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Importing food

Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Organic produce
  3. Genetically Modified foods
  4. Food import controls

Overview

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
  • Next : Organic produce
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