Import of milk, milk-based and milk-derived products not for human consumption - Import Information Note (IIN) ABP/2A
Published 2 December 2024
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1. General information
This Import Information Note (IIN) must be read in conjunction with the IIN for general information for imports of animal by-products (ABPs), which provides information on pre-notifications, veterinary checks, risk categories and more.
References to European Union (EU) legislation within this document are references to direct EU legislation which has been assimilated in Great Britain (assimilated direct legislation), as defined in the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 and can be viewed on the UK legislation website.
2. Scope
Import conditions for milk, milk-based products and milk derived products not for human consumption.
Milk, milk-based products and milk derived products must only be derived from Category 3 materials referred to in Article 10 (e), (f) and (h) of Regulation (EC) 1069/2009.
3. Production standards
The milk, milk-based products and milk derived products must comply with Annex XIV, Chapter I, Section 4 of Regulation (EU) 142/2011.
4. Country of origin
Imports are permitted from trading partners listed in documents published by the Secretary of State, with the consent of the Scottish and Welsh Ministers. See the documents for milk and milk products for:
The country of origin must have been free from foot and mouth disease and rinderpest for 12 months immediately prior to export and to have not practised vaccination against rinderpest during that period.
5. Approved establishments
Products must be produced in an establishment approved to export to Great Britain (GB). Importers should check prior to importation that the premises are listed on the correct list.
Find consolidated lists of approved plants (excluding the EU)
Find approved EU ABP establishments
If the establishment or plant is not listed, importers are urged to contact the company concerned, who should contact their competent authority immediately. If the plant is not included on the appropriate list when veterinary checks are carried out the consignment is likely to be held and could be rejected and re-exported or destroyed.
6. Health certification
Imports to GB must be accompanied by the appropriate health certificate based on the GB model health certificate.
Model health certificates for other animal by-products
This requirement applies to products in the high and medium risk categories. Find information about import risk categories, inspection rates and related rules for animals and animal products imported from:
7. Labelling requirements
The containers must be marked so as to indicate the nature of the milk, milk-based product or milk-derived product, and bear labels indicating that the product is Category 3 material and not intended for human consumption.
8. Contact for further information
For more information about import requirements, contact the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) imports team:
Centre for International Trade - Carlisle
Eden Bridge House
Lowther Street
Carlisle
CA3 8DX
Email: imports@apha.gov.uk
Telephone: 03000 200 301