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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…
The rules on bringing pet food depend on the country you’re bringing it…
You may 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 the information you must give to customers on food products and how to give it.
Information about regulations restricting the advertising and promotion of less healthy food or drink, also known as foods high in fat, salt or sugar.
Find out which types of food are zero-rated and which are standard-rated for VAT purposes.
Annual statistics about food and drink purchases in the UK.
The Food and You 2 survey was launched in 2020. It measures self-reported consumer knowledge, attitudes and behaviours related to food safety and other food issues among adults in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Advice for consumers in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the UK.
New survey data shows that British families eat a significantly larger variety of foods since 1940
This holiday season, the MHRA is reminding people that some common festive foods can interact with medicines, altering how well they work or increasing the risk of side effects.
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