We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
The rules on bringing food or animal products into Great Britain from abroad: restrictions, types of food and the amount you can bring.
There are rules for bringing food or animal products into Great Britain…
The rules on bringing meat, dairy, fish and other animal products depend…
The rules on bringing fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds depend on the…
You’ll need to apply for a permit or certificate if you’re bringing any…
If you declare banned food products to Border Force officers at customs,…
Find out which types of food are zero-rated and which are standard-rated for VAT purposes.
Guidance for food businesses on the Weights and Measures (Food) (Amendment) Regulations 2014.
Legal standards for labelling and composition of food products such as bottled water, milk and meat.
Find out the information you must give to customers on food products and how to give it.
What packaged goods are, how they are labelled, units of measurements used and compliance with weights and measures regulation.
Find out which live animals and animal foods or feeding stuffs are zero-rated for VAT.
Animal by-products (ABPs) you can use to make pet food, how to provide samples, and how to package your products.
How food shops, manufacturers, and distributors must dispose of or handle former foodstuffs or food waste.
Use these forms to export canned food, 'salamis' and other types of ready-to-eat meat products to The Customs Territory of the Eurasian Economic Union
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.
Get help to classify edible vegetables, roots, tubers, herbs, spices, fruit, nuts and peel for import and export.
Ensuring you get what you pay for.
Give information to consumers when selling food that is loose or hasn't been prepacked by another producer.
Use the case studies to help you decide when your goods may (or may not) go beyond insufficient production.
Find out what information you need to show on products made of or containing meat that you sell to the public.
Urgent public health message: UKHSA has been notified about an outbreak of food botulism in France involving a small number of British nationals.
How to apply to protect a food, drink or agricultural product name under the UK GI schemes.
Check if you can make a declaration by conduct or orally if you’re claiming Returned Goods Relief or Temporary Admission for reusable packaging.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. We’ll send you a link to a feedback form. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. Don’t worry we won’t send you spam or share your email address with anyone.