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1. What are live animals and products of animal origin (POAO)?

27th January 2021

Live animals—includes living animals that exported for the purposes of farming, keep as pets and equines, research and for the purposes of human food consumption

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2. What are the mains steps I must take to export live animals and products of animal origin to the EU from 1 January 2021?

16th February 2021

The following non-exhaustive list provides a guide to the steps that you are required to take with useful links: • Apply for EORI at: https://www.gov.uk/eori•

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Are there any additional steps for exporters that export animals that are on the Species list?

19th November 2020

Yes. Anyone who is importing, exporting or re-exporting any animal or plant species, and their parts or derivatives, that are on the Species+ at www.speciesplus.net

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Can I access a list of prohibited products that cannot be imported to the EU?

16th February 2021

Some foods are not allowed to be imported into the EU including some types of minced meat and unpasteurised milk. The full list is available

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Can I export category 3 tallow to the EU for technical uses such as biodiesel manufacturing feedstock?

13th November 2020

Yes but the export health certificates for 3rd countries must be used. This requires GTH marker to be added to Category 3 tallow before export.

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Can I export mixed processed animal protein (PAP) to the EU?

11th February 2021

The UK is now a third country so must use export health certificates (EHCs) for 3rd countries. This currently will only certify ruminant PAP that

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Could the UK expect to see SANTE F inspections?

19th November 2020

Yes. The UK will be subject to Santé F Inspections from 1 January 2021 as the EU routinely inspects both Member States and non-Member States.

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Does the new process differ for trade with Gibraltar?

19th November 2020

Yes. POAO goods travelling from England, Scotland and Wales to Gibraltar, and from Gibraltar to England, Scotland and Wales, which transit the EU will require

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Has the UK got approval as a country listed for the export of animals and products of animal origin to the EU?

16th February 2021

The UK successfully applied for authorisation (known as ‘listed status’) to export animal products and live animals to the EU from 1 January 2021. This

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How are a mix powders of cow’s milk with a small amount of egg’s white powders perceived? Is it dairy or composite product?

27th January 2021

Composite food products are for human consumption only. They contain a mix of processed products of animal origin (POAO) and plant products used as a

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How can we identify the origin of the POAO when it is only imported using ‘EU’ rather than the name of a specific country?

19th November 2020

How can we identify the origin of the POAO when it is only imported using ‘EU’ rather than the name of a specific country?

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What about products that use POAO as an ingredient? Is there a cut off level below which the inclusion of POAO becomes non-notifiable?

27th January 2021

If the product falls under the definition of a composite product, then there is a specific Exports Health Certificate (EHC) for this. If the product

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What are high risk foods and feed not of animal origin (HRFNAO)?

19th November 2020

Under EU rules, certain food and feed not of animal origin are deemed as high risk. They are subject to documentary and, in some cases,

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What are the requirements to export products that contain 50% or more of an animal product to the EU?

27th January 2021

If a product contains 50% or more of an animal product*, it may be a composite product. Please find further information on exporting composite products

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What changes do I need to consider to be able export livestock or animals products to France?

13th November 2020

Outbound livestock and products of animal origin (POAO) from the UK into EU 27 will have to pass through a designated Border Control Post (BCP)

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Why would an exporter of SPS/POAO goods use transit especially when they will have to be orange routed at the BCP/SIVEP?

16th February 2021

The CTC is a facilitation process that may provide benefits to traders by allowing some customs processes to be done away from the border. In

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Will it still be possible to route products of animal origin to the EU via Calais?

13th November 2020

Yes,  Calais BCP will operate 24/7 for POAO from 1st January.  A  BCP for live poultry and equines will also be up and running but

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