04 Dec 2025
UK Eases Restrictions on Spanish Pork Imports
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The UK government has adjusted its policy on pork imports from Spain, moving from a complete ban to a more targeted, regional approach.
The initial ban was put in place after an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) was reported in Spain, the first in over three decades.
The revised restrictions, which align with the European Union’s own regionalisation strategy, will allow pork to be imported from Spanish regions that are certified as free from the disease.
However, the ban will remain in effect for products originating from the area around Barcelona, where the ASF cases were confirmed in wild boar.
This decision will be welcomed by many in the food industry, as Spain is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of pork.
The situation is being closely monitored, but the move to a regionalised system is a significant step in managing the trade implications of the animal health issue while protecting the UK’s biosecurity.
Source: The Pig Site
Published: 4 December 2025