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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,…
The Committee on Mutagenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment (COM) assesses and advises on mutagenic risks to humans. COM is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care and the...
If you run a food business you must have a hazard analysis plan (HACCP) to meet food safety and hygiene standards
Find out the information you must give to customers on food products and how to give it.
How healthcare professions should manage patients with invasive listeriosis
Information about regulations restricting the advertising and promotion of less healthy food or drink, also known as foods high in fat, salt or sugar.
This page summarises Chapter 9 of the Health Effects of Climate Change (HECC) report with a focus on the impact of heat on climate and food supply. This is part of the science and stats section for the hazard: heat.
Legal standards for labelling and composition of food products such as bottled water, milk and meat.
How to import animals and animal products to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man from non-EU countries.
Information about the UK food chain.
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