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Importers and import agents need to use IPAFFS to notify authorities about imports to Great Britain.
Use Sam to submit TB test results online if you are an Official Veterinarian (OV) or Approved TB Tester (ATT).
Find export health certificates (EHCs) used for exporting live animals and products of animal origin
The rules on bringing food or animal products into Great Britain from abroad: restrictions, types of food and the amount you can bring.
Take your pet dog, cat or ferret abroad: getting a pet passport or export health certificate, microchip, vaccinations and tapeworm treatments.
We work to safeguard animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy. APHA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs , the Welsh Governme…
Exporters in England, Scotland and Wales: register or sign in to EHC online to apply for an export health certificate.
Find notifiable exotic animal disease cases and control zone declarations for England.
Official Veterinarians (OVs) and Food Competent Certifying Officers (FCCOs) in England, Scotland and Wales: register or sign in to EHC online to certify export health certificates.
How to register if you keep up to 49 birds, including any you keep as pets.
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