Notifying authorities of high-risk food and feed imports
Importers must pre-notify authorities before high-risk food and feed arrives in Great Britain.
Business guidance
Moving composite products into Northern Ireland
Composite products must satisfy specific requirements to enter Northern Ireland and the EU. Changes to the definition of composite products and certain requirements have been made to simplify the process.
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.
Regulated products application guidance
What you need to submit as part of your regulated product application.
E. coli cross-contamination guidance
How to control and reduce the risk of E. coli O157 cross-contamination in your business.
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.
Food and cooking oil waste
Rules on food waste, leftovers and waste cooking oil from catering facilities.
Approved additives and E numbers
Additives and E numbers for colours, preservatives, antioxidants, sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilisers, thickeners and other types of additives.
Exports of food and drink
Information for businesses on how to export food and drink products.
Importing table sauces, preserves, pickles and chutney
Guidance on licensing, labelling, packaging, chemical safety when importing sauces and pickles.
Third country representation for animal feed businesses
The measures that must be taken by animal feed businesses to legally trade feed between GB, NI, the EU, and non-EU countries from 1 January 2021.
Allergen information for pre-packed and loose foods
There is specific information for different types of food including pre-packed and loose foods.
Transportation of ‘above temperature’ meat from red meat slaughterhouses
How to apply for authorisation to transport ‘above temperature’ meat from red meat slaughterhouses.
The Statement of Resources (SoR)
What a statement of resources (SoR) for meat premises is and the guidance to developing an SoR for your establishment.
Manual for official controls
Legal requirements and standards for approved meat establishments.
Allergen labelling for food manufacturers
How to label allergens and avoid allergen-cross contamination when producing pre-packed food.
Importing products of non-animal origin
Explains the legal requirements that food businesses who import products of non-animal origin into Great Britain must comply with.
Live bivalve mollusc (LBM) and fishery product approvals
Regulatory information about LBM and fishery product approvals for businesses.
Importing sugar and sweeteners
Guidance on additives, labelling, packaging and hygiene when importing sugar and sweeteners.
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