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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…

• 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,…

Annual publication giving an overview of statistics about food. Please refer to the collection page for the latest version.

• Updated: 9 October 2018

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

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.

• Updated: 28 January 2025

How we collect and use personal data when examining the results of the UK Food Security Report 2024 user feedback questionnaire.

• Updated: 2 December 2024

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Brewer on 13 November 2024.

• Updated: 19 November 2025

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

Tax and reporting rules for employers providing food and groceries for employees

If you run a food business you must have a hazard analysis plan (HACCP) to meet food safety and hygiene standards