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Weekly update from GOV.UK for: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

By October 20, 2023No Comments

Import risk categories for animals and animal products imported from the EU to Great Britain, from 31 January 2024

Page summary:
Import risk categories under the Border Target Operating Model (TOM) for animals or animal products you’re importing from the EU to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), and the import rules for each category.

Change made:
We’ve updated the risk categories spreadsheet. 51 aquatic commodity codes have been updated with new comments and more detailed descriptions. The risk categories for these commodities vary, depending on whether they are imported as a live animal or as a product of animal origin.

Epizootic haemorrhagic disease in Europe

Page summary:
Preliminary outbreak assessment for epizootic haemorrhagic disease in Europe.

Change made:
Added the latest assessment for epizootic haemorrhagic disease in Europe.

Import live animals and germinal products from the EU to Great Britain

Page summary:
How to import or move live animals and germinal products from the EU and Northern Ireland to Great Britain.

Change made:
Added links to information about pets, live fish and shellfish and salamanders. Clarified what’s required for health certificates and commercial documents. Improved ‘checks on imports’ section. Added new sections with information about changes under the border target operating model. Minor language corrections and clarifications.

Businesses approved to export to the EU

Page summary:
Check if your business in Great Britain or one of the Crown Dependencies is approved to export to the EU and find out what your TRACES number is.

Change made:
Updated the lists of businesses approved to export to the EU.

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