The European Union has procedures for accepting returned feed and food products that have been rejected in another country, including Great Britain. In some cases, GB inspectors will not permit a return, and the consignment will be destroyed.
Where a return has been permitted, it is important you consult the competent authority at the final point of destination in the EU for approval for return and for any specific local conditions.
Returned feed and food must re-enter the EU via a designated Border Control Post for the commodity being returned. The consignment will be subject to documentary and other checks as deemed appropriate by officials at the EU BCP.
Goods should be returned to their original establishment of origin. In exceptional circumstances, the competent authority in the EU may permit return to an alternate destination or, where the goods pose a serious risk to public health, an approved disposal facility.
The original documentation used to import the goods into GB should travel with the consignment and the importer will need to provide the local officials at the entry point in the EU with written confirmation why the products were refused entry to GB, a guarantee that transport and storage conditions have been met and confirmation that the goods have not been handled e.g. for unloading purposes in GB.
Find general information on EU import conditions here: EU entry conditions - European Commission (europa.eu)
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