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A research project to develop a new global network tool for food safety notifications.

• Updated: 1 January 2011

Apply for protected designation of origin (PDO) or protected geographical indication (PGI) of a food, drink or agricultural product name under the UK GI scheme.

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,…

How to apply to protect a food, drink or agricultural product name under the UK GI schemes.

• Updated: 6 January 2021

Food and drink labelling and packaging regulations - what you must show, warnings, health and organic labels and packaging standards.

Apply for meals at home from your council or other local organisation

Find out about the UK geographical indication (GI) schemes that protect the geographical names of food, drink and agricultural products, and the UK GI schemes registers.

• Updated: 8 March 2024

What you need to do as a food and drink business to work with the EU.

• Updated: 28 July 2021

Find out the information you must give to customers on food products and how to give it.

• Updated: 20 September 2022

Form to apply for traditional speciality guaranteed (TSG) protection of a food, drink or agricultural product name under the UK GI scheme.