1. What are the rules for imports of live animals and germinal product?
From January 2021, live animals and germinal products imported from the EU will be subject to new import controls. These include the requirement for health
Can animal by-products (ABPs) be moved from Northern Ireland to GB?
ABPs would need to come from an NI registered or approved ABP premises and the consignment must be physically dispatched from those premises. Consignments and
Can I move category 3 animal by-products and feathers from NI to Southern Ireland?
We are still awaiting confirmation of rules on movement of ABPs from NI slaughterhouses south from NI to ROI. See also the Border Protocol Delivery Group
Can meat & bonemeal (MBM) from the EU be sent to the UK for incineration?
At the moment it is illegal under EU law for MBM to be exported from the EU to 3rd countries for incineration. The EU is considering
Do I need to provide the EU exporter or EU vet information to sign off the EHC for live animals?
Yes, you’ll need to give the EU exporter or official veterinarian the unique notification number (UNN) produced by IPAFFS when you pre-notify APHA about the import. The exporter must
How can I find a suitably qualified professional to certify my products of animal origin for export to the EU?
The UK government maintains a list of those certified to provide that service here.
How will the movement of Category 3 ABPs raw material from Republic of Ireland to UK be affected?
If animals raised in and transported from ROI to NI for slaughter then the animal by-products arising are deemed to be of NI origin and
What are the rules covering the imports of animals and products of animal origin (POAO)?
UK Government has issued guidance to businesses on importing animals and products of animal origin from the EU and third countries
What is IPAFFS and how do I register?
You’ll no longer have access to the EU’s import system TRACES (Trade Control and Expert System) from 1 January 2021. You’ll need to use the UK’s new Import
What rate of checks will apply from July to imports of POAO from the EU?
From new Border Operating Model page 61 of the PDF The level of physical and identity checks on EU goods from July 2021 will be
What will import certificates for import from the EU look like for POAO?
From new Border Operating Model page 61 of the PDF EU POAO and ABP will be required to be accompanied by an Export Health Certificate (EHC) or
When do I have to pre-notify the movement on IPAFFS?
You must submit your notification in IPAFFS at least one working day before the expected time of arrival at the point of entry. You can submit
Will checks be done on live animals at the Border?
No, from January 2021 documentary checks for live animals will be carried out remotely. APHA will carry out identity and physical checks on EU imports of
Will I be able to export my meat or meat based products to countries that the UK has a Free Trade Agreement with?
Please note that although the UK is negotiating FTAs with a number of countries, there is no guarantee that such details will include meat, dairy