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New "Good Food Cycle" framework serves up healthier eating, stronger food security and greener supply chains  

• Updated: 15 July 2025

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,…

Towards a Good Food Cycle: a UK government food strategy for England, considering the wider UK food system.

• Updated: 15 July 2025

High-sugar and deep-fried food taken off the menu in new plans to overhaul school dinners amid health crisis facing children, helping to tackle obesity.

• Updated: 12 April 2026

• Updated: 15 July 2025

Speech by Food Minister Daniel Zeichner launching the Good Food Cycle at Darley Street Market in Bradford.

• Updated: 16 July 2025

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

Tax and reporting rules for employers providing meals for employees and directors

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

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