Editing Jerky (section)

=== European Union ===
The [[European Union]] (EU) prohibit the importation of meat products, including jerky, without additional and extensive customs documentation, and further inspections.<ref>For example, The UK Department for Food and Agriculture banned all meat imports for personal consumption from the USA. Their data can be searched:[http://importdetails.defra.gov.uk/Default.aspx?Location=None&Module=IDDSearch Defra search]</ref> European Union regulations on jerky, specifically [[biltong]]/jerky, focus on ensuring [[Veterinary medicine|animal health]] and [[food safety]]. Imports are only allowed from countries or regions authorized for such imports, and these products must undergo specific treatments before entering the EU. Decision 2007/777/EC outlines the specific authorization requirements and treatments.<ref>{{Cite web |title=REGULATIONS - EUR-Lex.europa.eu. - European Union |url=https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32020R0386 |website=EUR-Lex.europa.eu}}</ref>