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Resources for reducing the risk of infection from handling raw pet foods.
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…
You’ll 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 what a composite food product is, and the rules you need to follow to export or move these products from Great Britain to the EU and Northern Ireland.
Urgent public health message: UKHSA has been notified about an outbreak of food botulism in France involving a small number of British nationals.
How food shops, manufacturers, and distributors must dispose of or handle former foodstuffs or food waste.
Find out which live animals and animal foods or feeding stuffs are zero-rated for VAT.
The symptoms, diagnosis, management, surveillance and epidemiology of salmonella.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
The food safety and hygiene regulations you must follow - the law, regulations
Guidance on exporting or moving high-risk food and feed of non-animal origin (HRFNAO) from Great Britain to the EU or Northern Ireland.
Give information to consumers when selling food that is loose or hasn't been prepacked by another producer.
Results from the government’s monitoring of pesticide residues in food, reviewed by the Expert Committee on Pesticide Residues in Food (PRiF).
The UK Health Security Agency's (UKHSA) FW&E laboratories protect the public from significant health threats associated with food, water and environmental hazards.
Find out the information you must give to customers on food products and how to give it.
Guidance on tests and inspections for producers, processors, importers and sellers of organic food, feed and seed.
Get help to classify herbal medicines, vitamins, food preparations, supplements and tonics for import and export.
Information about the UK food chain.
Emails from the Food Standard Agency about problems with food on the market
Applications, changes and cancellations for consideration under the UK geographical indications (GI) schemes, how to object and appeal against decisions.
Food and drink labelling and packaging regulations - what you must show, warnings, health and organic labels and packaging standards.
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