Guidance and information for food businesses

Alerts

The government has introduced an import ban of the commercial import of cattle, pigs, sheep, deer, buffaloes and their products such as meat and dairy from Germany to protect farmers and their livelihoods after a confirmed case of Foot and Mouth. As of 15 January 2025 it is no longer permitted for travellers to bring unpackaged meat, meat products, milk & dairy products, certain composite products and animal by products of pigs and ruminants into Great Britain from the EU. The full press release from DEFRA can be found on the .gov website.

Guidance for food businesses

Whilst we are responsible for regulating food hygiene in food businesses and carrying out your inspections; it is the Food Standards Agency who is the national agency responsible for food safety and hygiene across the UK.

Food Standards Agency

General Enquires:

Helpline: 0330 332 7149

Email: helpline@food.gov.uk