General licences and authorisations to import live animals or animal products
Page summary:
Licences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products.
Change made:
Updated 2 licences:- General licence to import certain products for in vitro use with 10% or less animal by-product carrier or stabilizer (IMP/GEN/2015/06)- General licence to import certain products in 3% or less animal by-product carrier or stabiliser (IMP/GEN/14/02).
Time updated:
2:42pm, 19 August 2024
Live animals (not pet dogs, cats, ferrets): import licence application
Page summary:
Apply for a licence to import live animals (not pet dogs, cats and ferrets).
Change made:
Updated the document RM01: Application for a licence to import live animals other than pet dogs, cats and ferrets. The For Official Use Only box at section 4d has been updated with new references to the relevant GB health certificates and import information note.Updated the document RM01A: Guidance notes for application for a licence to import live animals other than pet dogs, cats and ferrets. The link in Section 5 to the Balai approved establishment has been updated.
Time updated:
5:08pm, 19 August 2024
Animals, animal products and HRFNAO imports: authorised border control posts in the UK
Page summary:
Find an approved UK border control post (BCP) to check the animals, animal products or high-risk food and feed of non-animal origin (HRFNAO) in your consignment.
Change made:
Updated entry for Harwich, including update to BCP opening times and inspection centre opening times in the Live animals, animal products and food and feed of non-animal origin border control posts at ports in the UK attachment.
Time updated:
11:22am, 21 August 2024
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:
Added ‘Peste des petits ruminants in European Union: declaration of special measures (Scotland)’
Time updated:
4:31pm, 23 August 2024
