Notice to Traders 66/26 - Milk Products Import Quota

This notice is to inform you of the milk and milk products import quotas.

This notice is to inform you of the milk and milk products import quotas which are detailed in Annex 1.

The application period – order numbers 05.4155 and 05.4595

You may submit your application for a licence between 1 September 2026 and 5pm on 7 September 2026.

It is your responsibility to check that the application is correct at the time of submission.

We will reject any applications, securities or proof of trade received after 5pm on 7 September 2026.

We advise you to use the latest version of the application form. You can submit your licence applications by email to [email protected]. 

The application period – order numbers 05.4195, 05.4513, 05.4514, 05.4515, 05.4521 and 05.4522

You may apply for import licences at any time during the year.

Proof of trade – order numbers 05.4155 and 05.4595

If this is your first application of the quota year you must provide evidence to show that you imported at least 25 tonnes of product from the milk products sector during each of the two periods:

Proof of trade – order numbers 05.4195, 05.4513, 05.4514, 05.4515, 05.4521 and 05.4522

If this is your first application of the quota year you must provide evidence to show that you imported at least 25 tonnes of product from the milk products sector during each of the two periods:

Proof of trade can be submitted on a spreadsheet detailing the following:

You must also be established, and registered for VAT, in the UK.

Inward Monitoring Arrangement Certificates (IMA1)

Applications for order numbers 05.4195, 05.4513, 05.4514, 05.4515, 05.4521 and 05.4522 must be accompanied by an IMA1 certificate.

In box 8, after the country of origin, you must select: