Main content
15th January 2021
EU Exit: Important Consumer Advice
EU Exit: Advice for Northern Ireland consumers on EU Exit.
Now that the UK has left the EU, a number of changes have taken effect with various implications for consumers in Northern Ireland.
We have put together the following guidance covering new rules that might apply in areas such as shopping, food, travel and driving abroad, energy, and postal services.
Click the relevant section below for updates and further information on Brexit.
Page last updated: 15 January 2021.
Information and Advice by Area
Includes information on driving in Europe, travelling with pets and package holidays
Includes information about your consumer rights when shopping, credit card protection and food supplies.
Includes information about impacts EU Exit will have on Postal Services.
Includes information on energy prices.
Includes information on mobile roaming charges when in Europe including the Republic of Ireland.
Includes information about any impacts to water provision in Northern Ireland.
Includes information on financial services products.
Guide
Download our Consumer guide to Brexit related issue.
Useful Links
For the most up-to-date information on the EU Exit visit the UK Government website.
For the latest information regarding Northern Ireland visit NI Direct website.
You can also follow the UK Government social media pages:
Contacting The Consumer Council
Phone: 0800 121 6022
Email: contact@consumercouncil.org.uk
Please read our Service Standards and Customer Charter, which outline what we will do, what you can expect and when you can expect it.