Links for food import issues
Links to the websites of organisations that deal with food import issues.
The Food Standards Agency is not responsible for the content of external Internet sites.
| APHA | Association of Port Health Authorities |
| AHVLA | Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency |
| BIFA | British International Freight Association |
| BIPs | Approved Border Inspection Posts |
| BIS | Department of Business, Innovation and Skills |
| Business Link | Small Business Service advice for importers on Business Link website |
| CEFAS | Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science |
| CRD | Chemicals Regulation Directorate |
| CIEH | Chartered Institute of Environmental Health |
| DARD | Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Northern Ireland |
| Defra | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
| FVO | Food and Veterinary Office |
| HMRC | Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs |
| MCA | Marine and Coastguard Agency |
| MHRA | Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency |
| PH | Plant Health (Fera) |
| RASFF | Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed |
| RPA | Rural Payments Agency |
| RSU | Regulatory Support Unit of the Local Government Group. |
| SG - Farming | Scottish Government - Farming |
| UK TradeInfo | HM Revenue & Customs 'uktradeinfo' website: email alert service for importers available |
| VMD | Veterinary Medicines Directorate |
| WG-E&C | Welsh Government Environment and Countryside |
