FSA updates nut import guidance on aflatoxins
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has updated its guidance for businesses importing nuts into the UK. The change was published on 12 November 2026.
The amendment is to the aflatoxins section, where references to peanuts have been replaced with almonds.
What the guidance covers
The guidance sets out what importers should look out for when bringing nuts into the country. It covers three areas:
- Labelling
- Contaminants
- What to check when importing nuts
Food manufacturers and ingredient suppliers that bring in nuts should check the revised aflatoxins section on the FSA pages of GOV.UK to see how the change affects their import checks and documentation.
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