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Importing and exporting food
1. Overview
Importing food
Most food and drink products imported from the EU have no restrictions.
Most regulations are for food and drink that are imported from countries outside the EU. In this case you may need:
- health certificates
- import licences
You must follow general export regulations.
Exporting food
You will have to research the food safety regulations in the countries you choose to export food to. Regulations can be different to those in the UK.
You can find information about the country you want to export to from:
- your local Department for International Trade (DIT) Team
- food and drink trade associations
- your local chamber of commerce
You must follow general export regulations.