Import of Specified Pathogen Free Eggs - Import Information Note (IIN) SPF/2
Published 2 December 2024
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1. General information
This Import Information Note (IIN) must be read in conjunction with the IIN for general information for imports of live animals and germplasm, which provides information on pre-notifications, veterinary checks, risk categories and more.
References to European Union (EU) legislation within this document are references to direct EU Legislation which has been assimilated in Great Britain (assimilated direct legislation), as defined in the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 and can be viewed on the United Kingdom (UK) legislation website.
2. Scope
Import conditions for Specified Pathogen Free (SPF) eggs into Great Britain (GB).
“Specified Pathogen Free (SPF) eggs” are defined in Regulation (EC) 798/2008 as hatching eggs which are derived from ‘chicken flocks free from specified pathogens’, as described in the European Pharmacopoeia, and which are intended solely for diagnostic, research or pharmaceutical use.
3. Country of origin
Imports are permitted from trading partners listed in documents published by the Secretary of State, with the consent of the Scottish and Welsh Ministers. See the documents for poultry and poultry products for:
4. Health certification
Imports to GB must be accompanied by the appropriate health certificate based on the GB model health certificate for live poultry and SPF eggs.
5. Northern Ireland (NI)
Trade movements from NI into GB are treated as national movements and as such, no animal health conditions are applicable in respect of those movements.
Guidance on movements of live animals and germinal products from NI to GB
6. Contact for further information
For more information about import requirements, contact the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) imports team:
Centre for International Trade - Carlisle
Eden Bridge House
Lowther Street
Carlisle
CA3 8DX
Email: imports@apha.gov.uk
Telephone: 03000 200 301
Email: imports@apha.gov.uk
Telephone: 03000 200 301