Progress

Current status
in force
15 Jul 2026 in force
24 Jul 2025 adopted
06 May 2025 under deliberation

Scope

Implementers
India
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User/subject right
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
bi- or plurilateral agreement

Timeline of events

15 Jul 2026
in force

United Kingdom-India Free Trade Agreement including provisions on consumer protection entered into force

On 15 July 2026, the United Kingdom-India Free Trade Agreement entered into force. The consumer protection provisions establish commitments for the Parties to maintain transparent and effective measures to protect consumers engaged in digital trade …

Event type treaty
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body central government
24 Jul 2025
adopted

United Kingdom and India signed Free Trade Agreement including provisions on consumer protection

On 24 July 2025, the United Kingdom and India signed a Free Trade Agreement including commitments from both countries to safeguard consumer interests and promote a transparent regulatory environment. The Agreement applies to digital trade activities…

Event type treaty
Action type signing
Government branch executive
Government body central government
06 May 2025
under deliberation

United Kingdom and India concluded negotiations on Free Trade Agreement including provisions on consumer protection

On 6 May 2025, the United Kingdom and India concluded negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement, including a commitment from both countries to safeguard consumer interests and promote a transparent regulatory environment. The Agreement includes advance…

Event type treaty
Action type passage
Government branch executive
Government body central government