Animal Products (Control of Personal Importation) (Scotland) Order 2025: equality impact assessment results

Recommendations and Conclusion

Provided that the conditions for the restrictions continue to have the limited exemptions as outlined, there is no need for changes to the policy to safeguard groups with protected characteristics. The PSED to prevent unlawful discrimination and advance equality of opportunity will be met by maintaining the current high standards of both proactive and reactive communications to consumers. The EQIA process has highlighted the importance of continued public awareness.