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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.

Overview
There are rules for bringing food or animal products into Great Britain…
Meat, dairy, fish and animal products
The rules on bringing meat, dairy, fish and other animal products depend…
Fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds
The rules on bringing fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds depend on the…
Pet food
The rules on bringing pet food depend on the country you’re bringing it…
Check if you need a CITES permit
You may need to apply for a permit or certificate if you’re bringing any…
If you break the rules
If you declare banned food products to Border Force officers at customs,…

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