Guidance

Processed animal protein (not for human consumption) - Import Information Notes

Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing processed animal protein that is not for human consumption to Great Britain.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency
• Published: 2 December 2024
• Last updated: 24 April 2025 — See all updates

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Import of processed animal protein (PAP) not for human consumption - Import Information Note (IIN) ABP/1

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Import of processed animal protein (PAP) derived from farmed insects not for human consumption - Import Information Note (IIN) ABP/45

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You must also read:

• General information for imports of animal by-products - Import Information Note GEN/3

• Clarifying information for imports of animal products - IIN GEN/4

• Last updated: 24 April 2025
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  1. 24 April 2025

     We've updated the guidance for checking where you can import fishmeal from. You now need to check the approved country document for ‘other fishery products'.

  2. 2 December 2024

     First published.