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 continue to export live animals and products of animal origin after the Transition Period?
The process exporters will need to follow to export live animals and POAO at the end of the Transition Period will depend on the trade
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 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 if there is no deal?
At the moment the UK will be a third country so the export health certificates for 3rd countries must be used. For ruminant PAP this
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?
For the exports of live animals and POAO to continue, the European Commission (EC) will need to vote whether to list the UK as a
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?
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
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 are the requirements to export products that contain 50% or more of an animal product to the EU?
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 to
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)
What tariffs will apply to rendered products for export to the EU?
WTO tariffs will apply if no FTA is reached with the EU. All depends on what the product is called or categorised as. Refer to
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