Import Regulations & Standards
The import regulations imposed by the countries time to time to ensure Food Safety and Quality assurance includes non Tariff barriers for the various food products.
| S.No. | Circulation Date | Country | Report Title | Report Highlights | View Regulations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 APR 2025 | United Kingdom | UK to Restrict Ads and Increase Taxes for Products High in Fat and Sugar | In the United Kingdom (UK) regulatory changes affecting high-sugar soft drinks and food and drink products high in fat, sugar, and salt food (HFSS) come into effect in April and October 2025. These include an increased sugar tax on high-sugar beverages and stricter regulations on advertising and promotions for HFSS. | Click here |
| 2 | 10 JAN 2025 | United Kingdom | FAIRS Country Report Annual | In 2024, the United Kingdom (UK) updated border control measures for the EU. | Click here |
| 3 | 10 JAN 2025 | United Kingdom | FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual | Following the UK’s departure from the European Union, U.S. export health certificates are required to either follow the Great Britain model health certificates (for destinations within England, Scotland, or Wales) or the European Union model health certificates if shipping to Northern Ireland. | Click here |
| 4 | 14 DEC 2017 | UNITED KINGDOM | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | This report is intended to supplement the European Food & Agricultural Import Regulations (FAIRS) Report with UK-specific information. The UK FAIRS provides contact information for the competent authorities that are responsible for the import of animal products, plant products, forestry products, fishery products and general food products into the United Kingdom. In addition, this report has handy links to guidance on health certificates, licenses, import duty, food labeling, additives and packaging. All sections of this report were updated. | Click here |
| 5 | 08 FEB 2017 | UNITED KINGDOM | United Kingdom : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | The United Kingdom (UK), as a member of the European Union (EU), conforms to all EU regulations and directives. For information on EU export certification requirements, please see the Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification report prepared by the FAS Office in the U.S. Mission to the EU. | Click here |
| 6 | 21 DEC 2016 | UNITED KINGDOM | United Kingdom : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | This report is intended to supplement the European Food & Agricultural Import Regulations (FAIRS) Report with UK-specific information. The UK FAIRS provides contact information for the competent authorities that are responsible for the import of animal products, plant products, forestry products, fishery products and general food products into the United Kingdom. | Click here |
| 7 | 18 DEC 2015 | UNITED KINGDOM | United Kingdom : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | This report is intended to supplement the European Food & Agricultural Import Regulations (FAIRS) Report with UK-specific information. The UK FAIRS provides contact information for the competent authorities that are responsible for the import of animal products, plant products, forestry products, fishery products and general food products into the United Kingdom. | Click here |
| 8 | 30 JAN 2015 | UNITED KINGDOM | United Kingdom : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | This report is intended to supplement the European Food & Agricultural Import Regulations (FAIRS) Report with UK-specific information. The UK FAIRS provides contact information for the competent authorities that are responsible for the import of animal products, plant products, forestry products, fishery products and general food products into the United Kingdom. In addition, this report has handy links to guidance on health certificates, licenses, import duty, food labeling, additives and packaging. All sections of this report were updated. | Click here |