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Importers and import agents need to use IPAFFS to notify authorities about imports to Great Britain.
You must register with your local authority to run a food business.
Use this service to apply for certificates and inspections if you export plants from England and Wales.
Use this guidance to find the risk category and inspection rate for imports of live animals and animal products from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein to Great Britain.
Find out the information you must give to customers on food products and how to give it.
McCance and Widdowson’s 'composition of foods integrated dataset' on the nutrient content of the UK food supply.
Register of nutrition and health claims that may be made in commercial communications in Great Britain.
Licences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products.
Guidance for businesses that import meat, dairy, eggs and animal products for human consumption. Check import rules, restrictions and what documents you need.
Legal standards for labelling and composition of food products such as bottled water, milk and meat.
Find an approved UK border control post (BCP) to check the animals, animal products or high-risk food and feed of non-animal origin (HRFNAO) in your consignment.
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.
A list of organisations in England, Scotland and Wales that inspect and certify animals and animal products for export. The list does not include every certifier.
The type of seasonal work on farms, who can apply, where you can find work, how to avoid scams and working on UK farms.
How to market eggs, including rules on registration, egg marking, salmonella control and egg marketing inspections in England and Wales.
Check if a country or territory is approved to export animals and animal products to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).
How growers and traders can get authorised as a professional operator to issue plant passports and when you need to be authorised.
Check the definition of composite products and understand the import rules and restrictions, depending on the ingredients in your food product.
How to comply with food standards law when producing, importing or selling bread and flour.
Quality and labelling rules for growing, packing, distributing, importing and selling fresh fruit and vegetables.
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