A composite product is defined in EU legislation as a foodstuff
intended for human consumption that contains both processed
products of animal origin and products of plant origin.
In general, composite products that contain less than than 50
percent of processed product of animal origin are not subject to
veterinary checks, providing they meet the requirements of Article
6 of Commission Decision 2007/275/EC.
The FSA has published detailed guidance on its
website including a summary of the
requirements of Article 6.
The DEFRA website can also provide further
information and advice and specific
import licence application forms can also be
downloaded. Alternatively, you can email DEFRA at
iah-imports@defra.gsi.gov.uk with
specific enquiries.