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Importers and import agents need to use IPAFFS to notify authorities about imports to Great Britain.
Use this service to apply for certificates and inspections if you export plants from England and Wales.
Use this guidance to find the risk category and inspection rate for imports of live animals and animal products from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein to Great Britain.
The tables on this page provide an overview of how products of animal…
The tables on this page provide an overview of how animal by-products…
Live animals and germinal products imported from the EU are categorised as…
Hay and straw imported from the EU is categorised as medium risk under the…
Guidance for businesses that import meat, dairy, eggs and animal products for human consumption. Check import rules, restrictions and what documents you need.
How to import animals and animal products to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man from non-EU countries.
A list of organisations in England, Scotland and Wales that inspect and certify animals and animal products for export. The list does not include every certifier.
Find an approved UK border control post (BCP) to check the animals, animal products or high-risk food and feed of non-animal origin (HRFNAO) in your consignment.
Licences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products.
Labelling rules for businesses in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and retailers in Northern Ireland, for certain agri-food products moved under the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme.
How to market eggs, including rules on registration, egg marking, salmonella control and egg marketing inspections in England and Wales.
Check if a country or territory is approved to export animals and animal products to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).
Check the definition of composite products and understand the import rules and restrictions, depending on the ingredients in your food product.
Guidance on health and identification marks that must be applied to products of animal origin (POAO) such as meat, egg products, fish, cheese and milk.
Quality and labelling rules for growing, packing, distributing, importing and selling fresh fruit and vegetables.
Common user charge rates and how the charge applies to imports entering Great Britain through the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel.
Rules for importing, exporting and moving fresh fruit and vegetables to, from and around the UK.
Establishments approved to export animals and animal products to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and how competent authorities can change the establishment list.
Find out the requirements for importing organic products and when you need a certificate of inspection (COI).
Find out what a composite food product is, and the rules you need to follow to export or move these products from Great Britain to the EU and Northern Ireland.
How to register for the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme to move or sell food in Northern Ireland.
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