Importing plants and fresh produce using the PEACH system

You must use the PEACH system (Procedure for Electronic Application for Certificates) to import certain plants, fruits and vegetables into Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). The PEACH system does not cover Northern Ireland.

on the Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) website

Before you start

Some fruit and vegetables need to meet certain standards to be imported into Great Britain.

You can apply for a ‘certificate of conformity’ using the PEACH system if you’re planning to import fruit and vegetables.

If you’re importing into Scotland

If you’re importing from an EU country, use the PEACH system.

If you’re importing from a non-EU country, contact the Scottish Government Horticulture and Marketing Unit.

If you’re importing into Northern Ireland

Contact the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).