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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.
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,…
See the list of applications to protect the geographical name of a food, drink or agricultural product in Great Britain.
Find out which types of food are zero-rated and which are standard-rated for VAT purposes.
What you need to do to export or move food, drink and agricultural products.
Find out if a restaurant, takeaway or food shop has good food hygiene standards.
Get help to classify edible vegetables, roots, tubers, herbs, spices, fruit, nuts and peel for import and export.
This strategy sets out what we will do to create a more prosperous agri-food sector that delivers healthier, more sustainable and affordable diets for all.
Food for Britain was the Defra sponsored Non-Departmental Public Body promoting UK food exports between 1983 and 2009.
News, economics and statistics relating to the UK’s farming and food industries.
The Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food (ACMSF) is an independent scientific committee that provides expert advice to government on microbiological issues and food. ACMSF is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Food Standards Agency .
UKEF-backed financing has enabled the company to increase its exports, expand into new markets and continue to spearhead product innovation in the food industry.
Independent review of England’s food chain from field to fork.
The Department for Business and Trade has announced the 10 SME winners of the 2024 Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards.
Labelling and handling food, transporting, food safety
The Global Food Security Summit will bring together experts to address the underlying causes of food insecurity and build more resilient food systems.
Advice for consumers in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the UK.
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