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Bones, horns and hooves - Import Information Notes

Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing bones, horns and hooves to Great Britain.

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From:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency
Published:
2 December 2024
Last updated:
26 August 2025
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  1. From 30 April 2025, EU traders can choose to use importer declarations for these products. From 1 September 2025, Port Health Authorities (PHAs) will accept digitally signed importer declaration (e-signature) from both EU and non-EU countries.

  2. Imports from EU and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries do not currently need to be accompanied by an importer declaration. However, the consignment must be accompanied by a commercial document.

  3. First published.

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Import of bones and bone products, horns and horn products and hooves and hoof products intended for use other than as feed material - Import Information Note (IIN) ABP/16

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