Policy paper

Seal product trade in Great Britain

The UK government’s approach on the trade of seal products and details of the ban on these products including relevant exemptions.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 15 June 2022
• Last updated: 21 May 2024 — See all updates

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

• Publication for Northern Ireland

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Trade of seal products in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales)

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This publication outlines the UK government’s approach to the trade in seal products, its ban and the relevant exemptions. It also gives a list of countries and territories that are recognised by the UK to export seal products to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) under the relevant exemptions.

Published 15 June 2022
Last updated 21 May 2024 + show all updates

1. 21 May 2024

   The policy paper has been updated with the most recent information.

2. 15 June 2022

   First published.