A composite product is defined in European Union legislation as ‘a foodstuff intended for human consumption that contains both processed products of animal origin and products of plant origin and includes those where the processing of primary product is an integral part of the production of the final product'.

From 21 April 2021, entry requirements of composite products will no longer be based on percentage of the animal-based ingredients. Instead, the new rule will be based on the animal or public health risk linked to the composite product itself.