Imports, exports and EU trade of animals and animal products: topical issues
Page summary:
Current issues relating to imports and exports of animals and animal products.
Change made:
We have updated the ‘Lumpy skin disease in the European Union’ section. We have added information on closing dates for bovine germinal products from France and Italy.
Time updated:
4:19pm, 15 October 2025
Laboratory testing requirements for animal by-products (ABPs)
Page summary:
Find out how to take samples from processed ABPs and find laboratories to test them, and what to do if one of your samples fails a test.
Change made:
Salmonella testing method changed from Salmonella: BS EN ISO 6579:2017 to Salmonella: BS EN ISO 6579-1:2017+A1:2020. Additional information added about to how to interpret laboratory results to clarify on sub-sample types and expected reports.
Time updated:
11:57am, 16 October 2025
Find a professional to certify export health certificates
Page summary:
A list of organisations in England, Scotland and Wales that inspect and certify animals and animal products for export. The list does not include every certifier.
Change made:
Updated the list of professionals who can certify export health certificates in England.
Time updated:
3:23pm, 17 October 2025
