Guidance

Import of animal products returned to Great Britain - IIN RPTC/1

Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing animal products that are being returned to Great Britain.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency
• Published: 2 December 2024
• Last updated: 20 April 2026 — See all updates

Documents

Import of animal products returned to Great Britain - Import Information Note (IIN) RPTC/1

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Declaration to return ABP consignments to establishment of origin in England

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You must also read:

• General information for imports of products of animal origin (POAO) for human consumption - IIN GEN/2
• Clarifying information for imports of animal products - IIN GEN/4

Published 2 December 2024

Last updated 20 April 2026 + show all updates

1. 20 April 2026

   We've updated sections 3 to 7 in relation to returning consignments rejected by the EU via a Great Britain border control post.

2. 21 August 2025

   Updated section 4b in relation to documentation and declaration requirements for returned products of animal origin.

3. 2 December 2024

   First published.