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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.
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…
The rules on bringing pet food depend on the country you’re bringing it…
You may 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,…
What you need to do to export or move animal bones, protein and other by-products.
Evaluation of alternative protein sources to support UK Net Zero targets, reduce food system greenhouse gases, and drive sustainable innovation.
Check the tariff classification of starch and sugars in pet food.
Check the tariff classification for analytical methods for determining the fat, starch and protein content within Chapters 11 and 23.
Competent authorities of exporting countries should use the relevant model health certificate as a template to create a version exporters can apply for to export other animal by-products to Great Britain, the Channel Islands or Isle of Man.
Animal by-products (ABPs) you can use to make pet food, how to provide samples, and how to package your products.
Apply for meals at home from your council or other local organisation
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