Personal imports: What food may I bring into the UK?
The rules on bringing food into the UK from outside the European Union, apply to all food, whether it was bought from a shop (including at an airport), was home made or grown/produced at home.
Different rules apply for different products:
- Guidance for products of animal origin
(please read first)
(47 KB) - Personal imports of animal products
(51 KB)
- Personal imports of plants and plant
produce and products
(113 KB)
Leaflets produced by HM Revenue and Customs are also available giving guidance to travellers on the import of products of animal origin and plants or plant products.
Please also see our database.
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January 26, 2007