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Consult on and introduce a permanent, straightforward personal import policy for EU products.

Recommendation
Defra must consult on a permanent personal import policy for the EU by April 2026. It should prioritise safeguarding British farms and should be straightforward enough to be understood by travellers and to be enforced. The current temporary ban on most meat and dairy imports should not be lifted until a permanent policy has been introduced. (Recommendation, Paragraph 29)
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 11 November 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.

Addressee Bodies
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Timeline
Recommendation age 1.0 yr
Report published 08 Sep 2025