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Find out what animal by-products you can use to make biodiesel, whether you need approval, how to process them and how to use the products.

• Updated: 13 October 2014

Legal standards for labelling and composition of food products such as bottled water, milk and meat.

• Updated: 20 September 2022

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,…

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

Information about regulations restricting the advertising and promotion of less healthy food or drink, also known as foods high in fat, salt or sugar.

• Updated: 1 October 2025

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

• Updated: 21 October 2014

• Updated: 17 November 2025

Find out the information you must give to customers on food products and how to give it.

• Updated: 20 September 2022

Find out which types of food are zero-rated and which are standard-rated for VAT purposes.

• Updated: 3 May 2024

How to store oil, design standards for tanks and containers, where to locate and how to protect them, and capacity of bunds and drip trays.

• Updated: 2 May 2023