Notifying authorities of high-risk food and feed imports
Importers must pre-notify authorities before high-risk food and feed arrives in Great Britain.
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High risk food of non-animal origin
Some foods of non-animal origin are considered high risk food of non-animal origin (HRFNAO) because they pose health risks associated with the country of origin.
Extraction solvents authorisation guidance
Extraction solvents authorisation requirements and what you need to submit as part of your application.
How risk analysis keeps food and feed safe
Risk analysis is the process of assessing, managing and communicating food and animal feed safety risks. It’s how we ensure high standards of food and feed safety and protect consumers.
Background on placing a regulated product on the market
Pre-market approval procedure for food and animal feed products and processes requiring authorisation.
Regulated products application guidance
What you need to submit as part of your regulated product application.
Importing composite products
A composite product is defined in legislation as a foodstuff intended for human consumption that contains both processed products of animal origin and products of plant origin.
Importing products of non-animal origin
Explains the legal requirements that food businesses who import products of non-animal origin into GB must comply with.
Importing salt or low sodium salt alternatives
Guidance on additives, labelling, packaging and hygiene when importing salt products.
Importing plant products and vegetarian products
Information on importing plant and vegetarian products, including additives, labelling and chemical safety. This doesn't include fruit and vegetables
Importing confectionery
Guidance on licensing, labelling, packaging, chemical safety when importing confectionery products.
Importing sauces containing products of animal origin
Guidance on food hygiene and contaminants when importing sauces containing products of animal origin.
Importing nuts
Guidance on labelling, contaminants and what to look out for when importing nuts.
Importing fruit and vegetables
Guidance on what a higher risk product is, labelling, packaging, chemical safety and controls on plant health.
Importing food supplements and health foods
Guidance on labelling, contaminants and what to look out for when importing products which come from animals.
Importing drinks
Guidance on licensing, labelling, packaging, chemical safety when importing drinks.
Importing cooking oils
Guidance on licensing, labelling, packaging, chemical safety when importing cooking oils.
Importing cereals
Guidance on licensing, labelling, packaging, chemical safety when importing cereals.
Importing bakery products
Guidance on licensing, labelling, packaging, and chemical safety when importing bakery products.
Imported food - trade information
Guidance for traders on importing certain foodstuffs, import restrictions and further information on labelling, packaging, chemical safety, additives and organic products.
Importing and exporting wine
Guidance on the measures you must take in order to import and export wine legally into or from the UK.
Importing products of animal origin
Importing products of animal origin (POAO) or fishery products has potential hazards which businesses should be aware of.
Importing high-risk food and feed of non-animal origin into GB
Defining what a high-risk product is, guidance on aflatoxin levels in imported food, current GB restrictions and guidance for importing certain products from defined countries.