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Use IPAFFS to notify enforcement authorities about imports to Great Britain.
Asian Hornet Watch - new app launched to help people quickly and easily report sightings of this invasive species.
The rules on bringing food or animal products into Great Britain from abroad: restrictions, types of food and the amount you can bring.
There are rules for bringing food or animal products into Great Britain…
The rules on bringing meat, dairy, fish and other animal products depend…
The rules on bringing fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds depend on the…
You’ll need to apply for a permit or certificate if you’re bringing any…
If you declare banned food products to Border Force officers at customs,…
Find export health certificates (EHCs) used for exporting live animals and products of animal origin
Take your pet dog, cat or ferret abroad: getting a pet passport or export health certificate, microchip, vaccinations and tapeworm treatments.
Call for public and UK beekeepers to keep watch and report any sightings of Asian hornets this summer.
The home of Animal and Plant Health Agency on GOV.UK. We work to safeguard animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy.
How to contact the Animal and Plant Health Agency.
Import risk categories under the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) for animals or animal products you’re importing from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, the Faroe Islands and Greenland to Great Britain…
How and when you must register as a bird keeper (including for any birds you keep as pets).
Official vets and inspectors in England, Scotland and Wales: register or sign in to EHC online to certify export health certificates.
Exporters in England, Scotland and Wales: register or sign in to EHC online to apply for an export health certificate.
Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) confirms a very high probability of a new introduction of bluetongue virus (BTV-3) into Great Britain.
Use this certificate to bring your pet dog, cat or ferret, or assistance dog, to Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland).
Model health certificates (templates) for competent authorities and exporters in EU and non-EU countries that show import requirements for Great Britain, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
How to get an export health certificate to export or move live animals and animal products from Great Britain to the EU, Northern Ireland or non-EU countries.
Advice and guidance on protecting animal welfare on farms, in transport, at markets and at slaughter.
Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public.
Use this service to apply for certificates and inspections if you export plants from England and Wales.
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