Guidance

Border inspection post (BIP) manual

Guidance on checks on products of animal origin from third countries. Covers EU and national rules applicable at Border Inspection Posts.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 15 April 2013
• Last updated: 1 July 2013 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on 14 September 2017

This information is now out of date. Read the current manual on the APHA Vet Gateway: http://ahvla.defra.gov.uk/official-vets/Guidance/bip/manual.htm

Documents

Border Inspection Post Manual

Ref: PB13707

PDF, 2.2 MB, 195 pages

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Details

This document is intended as a guide only and specific provisions should be checked in the relevant legislation, which can be found in the Compendium of Veterinary Checks. It may be distributed in part or as a whole to persons who would benefit from its content.

Official Veterinary Surgeons (OVS) information notes will notify Border Inspection Posts (BIPs) of major changes in guidance and instructions.

Any OVS notes issued after the date of issue take precedence over this manual.

Published 15 April 2013
Last updated 1 July 2013 + show all updates

1. 1 July 2013

   Updated with new version to take account of the fact that Croatia will join the EU on 1 July 2013.

2. 15 April 2013

   First published.