Labelling requirements for individual products, boxes and retailer premises in Northern Ireland
Requirements for Northern Ireland retailers labelling certain agri-food products under the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme.
Last updated: 16 June 2025
There are specific requirements for Northern Ireland retailers labelling certain agri-food products under the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme.
Individual labels
Under NIRMS, some food products require individual product labels with the words ‘Not for EU’. These requirements are being introduced in 3 phases from October 2023 to July 2025. This includes products imported into Great Britain from the EU and products from the rest of the world that can move under NIRMS.
Only products moving into Northern Ireland under NIRMS need to meet the labelling requirements.
Phases 1 and 2
All meat products and dairy products must be individually labelled.
Check the descriptions of products included in phase 1 and phase 2.
Phase 3
From 1 July 2025, individual labels are also needed for:
- some composite products
- fruit and vegetables
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- some other products
Check the descriptions of products included in phase 3.
If products are individually labelled, you do not need to label the box.
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