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It is estimated that some 12,000 tonnes of illegally imported meat enters the United Kingdom each year. These products may carry exotic diseases and parasites that pose a threat to the humans and animals consuming them.
There are also concerns over the presence of toxins in these foods, especially those containing nuts. Please browse the following links for more information:
For more information, please contact our Food section at the Civic Centre on (0115) 901 3974 or email foodservices@gedling.gov.uk
All businesses importing food into the country need to know about the regulations that apply to certain products, as well as more general rules concerning food labelling and additives.
Failure to comply with UK and EU hygiene and safety rules could cause delay in shipments, increase costs and require action to be taken by enforcement authorities.
For more information about commercial importation, please visit the Foods Standards Agency website. (External site)
As well as illegally imported food intended for commercial use, it is important we combat the problem of food imported for personal use, such as in the home.
For more information, please visit the Food Standards Agency and Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs websites. (External sites)
During the inspection of food businesses, our officers routinely check for consignments of illegally imported foods derived from both animals and plants.
We work with HM Customs and Revenue to help identify illegally imported foods, which we have the power to detain, seize and destroy where we see fit.
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