Imports
- Import animals or animal products only if they meet EU directive standards
UK Statutory Instrument
1998
United Kingdom
The Animals and Animal Products (Import And Export) Regulations 1998
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7 compliance obligations
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Registration
- Register with the Minister and keep delivery records for 12 months
Duties on consignees
- Notify inspector 24 hours before import and keep certificates for 12 months
Duties on consignees relating to animals
- Check imported animals at approved premises for EU health compliance
Importation
- Comply with import conditions for animals and ensure slaughter without delay if imported for slaughter
Places of import
- Import animals only at approved border inspection posts
Import procedure
- Follow import procedure for animals: give notice, convey to BIP, obtain certificate
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Other animals, semen, ova and embryos
Aquaculture animals and products
Ovine and caprine animals
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Title, commencement, interpretation and extent
Exception
Enforcement
Application of Part II
Exports
Transport of animals and animal products
Approval of centres and teams
Inspection and checking at destination
Illegal consignments
Application of Part III
Official veterinarians
Payment of fees
Consignments constituting a danger to health
Illegal consignments
Arrival at the place of destination
Post-import controls
Application of Part IV
Imports
Import procedure
Outbreaks of disease in other states
Notification of decisions
Powers of inspectors
Recovery of expenses
Obstruction
Offences by bodies corporate
Penalties
Disapplication of provisions
Revocations
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