EU entry conditions

The European Commission works to ensure that Europe's food supply is the safest in the world and that the same standards of food safety apply to all products regardless of origin. As the world's biggest importer and exporter of foodstuffs, the European Union works closely with international organisations and offers advice as well as assistance to non-EU country trading partners.

Importing into the EU

• EU entry conditions for live animals & animal products
• Special EU import conditions for certain products of animal origin
  • EU entry conditions for poultry and hatching eggs and poultry products
  • EU entry conditions for captive birds and racing pigeons
  • Factsheet: EU import conditions for poultry and poultry products
  • Factsheet: EU import conditions for fresh meat and meat products
  • Factsheet: EU import conditions for seafood and other fishery products
• EU entry conditions for composite products
• EU Trade Helpdesk
• Veterinary border control
• Expert group

Establishments & laboratories

• Non-EU countries authorised establishments
• Approved establishments - veterinary
• List for Rabies Testing Authorised Laboratories

During transport

• Animal welfare during transport

Guidance

• Guidance Document on certain key questions related to import requirements and the EU rules on food hygiene and on official food controls

Others

• Information on the EU regionalisation policy
• Residues of Veterinary Medicinal Products (non-EU countries)

Further information