Guidance

Importing herbs and spices

Guidance on importing herbs and spices from third countries.

• From: Food Standards Agency
• Published: 2 February 2018
• Last updated: 28 August 2026
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  1. 28 August 2026

     Fixed links in 'higher-risk' products section for: border control posts, information about importing high-risk food, and list of foods (not of animal origin) with current EU regulations.

  2. 2 February 2018

     Added translation

Applies to England and Wales

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Guidance on importing herbs and spices from third countries.