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Form to pre-notify APHA of your import of products of animal origin (POAO) if safeguard measures are in place because of a new or emerging disease.
The licences you must have to import animal pathogens or carriers to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).
Guidance on the import requirements for businesses participating in the pilot, including guidance for certifying officers.
Guidance for competent authorities applying to Defra for market access to export animals and animal products to Great Britain, or to amend existing trading conditions.
Find out what documents you need, and records you must keep, to meet animal welfare in transport requirements.
Import Information Notes (IINs) contain guidance about the import into Great Britain of live animals, genetic material, and animal products or by-products.
What you need to do to export or move food, drink and agricultural products.
How to import goods under national or UN-level import controls. This includes weapons, sanctioned goods, or goods that could be used for torture.
What you need to do to export or move animal bones, protein and other by-products.
What you need to do to export live animals from the UK.
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