Guidance

Invertebrates, amphibians or reptiles (live or germinal products) - Import Information Notes

Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing live or germinal products of invertebrates, amphibians or reptiles to Great Britain.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency
• Published: 2 December 2024
• Last updated: 4 September 2026 — See all updates

Documents

Import of pet invertebrates (other than bees, molluscs and crustaceans), amphibians (except salamanders) and reptiles - Import Information Note (IIN) BLLV/8

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Import of commercial reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates and their genetic material - Import Information Note (IIN) BLLV/9

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Details

You must also read:

• General information: imports of live animals and germplasm - IIN GEN/1
• Clarifying information: imports of live animals - IIN GEN/5

• Last updated: 4 September 2026
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  1. 4 September 2026

     Updated Import Information Note (IIN) BLLV/9. Updated the import requirements for imports for scientific purposes from non-EU and EU countries.

  2. 2 December 2024

     First published.