Article 1Scope

1

This Regulation shall apply to food, including minor food, and feed within the meaning of Article 1 of Regulation (Euratom) 2016/52 originating in or consigned from third countries listed in Annex I to this Regulation (‘the products’) intended for placing on F1the market in Great Britain.

2

This Regulation shall not apply to the following categories of consignments of the products, unless their gross weight exceeds 10 kg of fresh product or 2 kg of dry product:

a

consignments sent as trade samples, laboratory samples or as display items for exhibitions, which are not intended to be placed on the market;

b

consignments which form part of passengers’ personal luggage and are intended for personal consumption or use;

c

non-commercial consignments sent to natural persons which are not intended to be placed on the market;

d

consignments intended for scientific purposes.

In case of doubt on the intended use of the products referred to in points (b) and (c), the burden of proof lies with the owner of the personal luggage and with the recipient of the consignment, respectively.