Meat Products → United Kingdom

Post-Brexit POAO restrictions apply

Details

Post-Brexit, the UK applies Products of Animal Origin (POAO) restrictions on meat from non-EU countries. Commercially processed meat from approved countries may be permitted in personal quantities (up to 2kg). Fresh meat from most non-EU countries is prohibited. EU meat currently has temporary easements.

Quantity limit

Up to 2kg commercially processed from approved origins

Legal reference

POAO Regulations 2021

Practical advice

Most non-EU fresh meat prohibited. EU meat has temporary easements. Commercially processed OK up to 2kg.

Customs authority

His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) · https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs