The UK Edible Insect Association (UKEIA) is the UK’s national trade body representing the edible insect sector across human food, livestock feed, pet food, farming systems, waste-to-value models, ingredient processing, R&D, and policy engagement. https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance/regulated-products (https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance/regulated-products)

UKEIA brings industry, researchers and policymakers together to accelerate a safe, science-led, investable UK insect sector - supporting evidence-sharing, standards, regulatory coordination, and responsible market development.

Insect-derived ingredients can support food system resilience, innovation in sustainable nutrition, and circular bioeconomy approaches—while maintaining high food safety standards. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11203160/ (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11203160/) https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance/regulated-products/novel-foods-guidance (https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance/regulated-products/novel-foods-guidance)