Foot and mouth disease: latest situation

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Published 9 April 2025

Last updated 23 February 2026
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  1. We have updated the list of countries that have had confirmed cases of foot and mouth disease (FMD). We have also updated the commercial trade restrictions section to reflect the outbreak of FMD in Cyprus and the recognition of Slovakia as FMD-free.

  2. Updated the commercial trade restrictions section. This update reflects recognition of Hungary as free of FMD.

  3. The restrictions on commercially importing from Austria have been lifted. The restrictions on bringing food into Great Britain for personal use are still in place.

  4. The restrictions on commercially importing from Germany have been lifted. The restrictions on bringing food into Great Britain for personal use are still in place.

  5. You must not bring meat or dairy products from certain animals (including cows, sheep, pigs and goats) into Great Britain for personal use, if those goods are from the EU, EFTA States, the Faroe Islands, or Greenland.

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