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The rules on bringing food or animal products into Great Britain from abroad: restrictions, types of food and the amount you can bring.

• Overview

  There are rules for bringing food or animal products into Great Britain…

• Meat, dairy, fish and animal products

  The rules on bringing meat, dairy, fish and other animal products depend…

• Fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds

  The rules on bringing fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds depend on the…

• Check if you need a CITES permit

  You’ll need to apply for a permit or certificate if you’re bringing any…

• If you break the rules

  If you declare banned food products to Border Force officers at customs,…

You must register with your local authority to run a food business.

• Updated: 31 August 2023

Tax and reporting rules for employers providing meals for employees and directors

How to get refrigerated or heated vans, trucks and trailers approved to transport perishable food in or out of the UK, and the documents you need to have.

• Updated: 20 September 2022

How food shops, manufacturers, and distributors must dispose of or handle former foodstuffs or food waste.

• Updated: 21 October 2014

What you need to do to export or move food, drink and agricultural products.

• Updated: 30 April 2024

Guidance for food businesses on the Weights and Measures (Food) (Amendment) Regulations 2014.

• Updated: 8 July 2021

Labelling rules for businesses in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and retailers in Northern Ireland, for certain agri-food products moved under the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme.

• Updated: 30 September 2024

If you run a food business you must have a hazard analysis plan (HACCP) to meet food safety and hygiene standards