1. What are live animals and products of animal origin (POAO)?
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
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?
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•
Are there any additional steps for exporters that export animals that are on the Species list?
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
Can I access a list of prohibited products that cannot be imported to the EU?
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
Can I export category 3 tallow to the EU for technical uses such as biodiesel manufacturing feedstock?
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.
Can I export mixed processed animal protein (PAP) to the EU?
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
Could the UK expect to see SANTE F inspections?
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.
Does the new process differ for trade with Gibraltar?
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
Has the UK got approval as a country listed for the export of animals and products of animal origin to the EU?
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
How can we identify the origin of the POAO when it is only imported using ‘EU’ rather than the name of a specific country?
How can we identify the origin of the POAO when it is only imported using ‘EU’ rather than the name of a specific country?
What about products that use POAO as an ingredient? Is there a cut off level below which the inclusion of POAO becomes non-notifiable?
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
What are high risk foods and feed not of animal origin (HRFNAO)?
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,
What changes do I need to consider to be able export livestock or animals products to France?
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)
Why would an exporter of SPS/POAO goods use transit especially when they will have to be orange routed at the BCP/SIVEP?
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
Will it still be possible to route products of animal origin to the EU via Calais?
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