Importing food and feed via Manchester airport
When you import food or animal feed commercially, you need to know about regulations that apply to specific products and also more general rules about things such as labelling and additives. Failure to comply with UK food hygiene, food safety and food standards rules could cause delay in shipments, increased costs and require action to be taken by enforcement authorities.
The main types of food that are imported through Manchester Airport are fruits, vegetables, meat and fish. They are highly perishable products and are transported by air freight to ensure that they remain fresh and marketable when they reach their final destination. Germinal products and animal feed are also imported through Manchester Airport and are subject to border checks.
If you are an importer who wants to import products of animal origin (POAO) and certain food products of non-animal origin (FNAO) which originate or are dispatched from another country into the UK via Manchester Airport you must ensure you check the relevant legislation for further information. You must also check the risk category for the commodity being imported on the Border Target Operating Model.
We offer a 24/7 reactive service for importers of the specified products and produce through Manchester Airport, this is subject to you as an importer or your agent submitting the correct documentation and there are charges for this service.
Please read more about the Imported food charges.
or further information on the new Border Target Operating model.