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Find out about the type of healthy food all maintained schools and academies in England have to provide under the school food standards.

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…

• 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,…

• Updated: 10 January 2023

• Updated: 27 September 2023

How food shops, manufacturers, and distributors must dispose of or handle former foodstuffs or food waste.

• Updated: 21 October 2014

The food safety and hygiene regulations you must follow - the law, regulations

Shoppers in the North West to reap rewards of new UK/EU food deal which means supermarkets can slash costs – helping to keep the price of weekly shop down

• Updated: 28 August 2025

Guidance for food businesses on the Weights and Measures (Food) (Amendment) Regulations 2014.

• Updated: 8 July 2021

Parents and carers across England will be able to shop for healthier food for their children with new guidelines.

• Updated: 22 August 2025

Find out when and at what rate you need to charge VAT if you supply food and drink for catering or takeaway.

• Updated: 5 August 2022