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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.

• 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,…

The prohibitions and restrictions on the import of animal furs and skins into the UK and the export of salmon and trout.

• Updated: 5 April 2018

Check the tariff classification for a rectangular bag consisting of a moulded silicone elastomer body.

• Updated: 28 March 2022

Calculate nutrient budgets for developments in the catchment of Oak Mere SAC.

Calculate nutrient budgets for developments in the catchment of River Axe SAC.

Hand luggage restrictions at UK airports - carry-on luggage, checked-in baggage, restricted items and liquids, electronic devices carried from Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt and Saudi Arabia

What to do if you’re bringing plants and products like wood and timber into Great Britain, including what certificates you'll need.

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

Quality and labelling rules for growing, packing, distributing, importing and selling fresh fruit and vegetables.

• Updated: 8 May 2024

• Updated: 27 January 2026