Import of collagen not for human consumption - Import Information Note (IIN) ABP/11B
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 animal by-products (ABPs), 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 UK legislation website.
2. Scope
Import conditions for collagen not intended for human consumption.
Collagen is defined in Regulation (EU) 142/2011 as protein-based products derived from hides, skins, bones and tendons of animals.
Collagen may only be manufactured from Category 3 material or products which are derived from such animal by-products, other than material referred to in Article 10 (m), (n), (o) and (p) of Regulation (EC) 1069/2009.
3. Production standards
Processing standards for collagen are set out in Point B of Annex X, Chapter II, Section 8 of Regulation (EU) 142/2011.
Collagen must be wrapped, packaged, stored and transported under satisfactory hygiene conditions. In particular it must meet the requirements of point C of Annex X, Chapter II, Section 8 of Regulation (EU) 142/2011.
4. Country of origin
Imports are permitted from trading partners listed in a document published by the Secretary of State, with the consent of the Scottish and Welsh Ministers for:
Collagen can come from countries listed in the document for fresh meat of ungulates and the following countries:
- the Republic of Korea
- Malaysia
- Pakistan
- Taiwan
5. Approved establishments
Products must be produced in an establishment approved to export to Great Britain (GB). Importers should check prior to importation that the premises are listed on the correct list.
Find consolidated lists of approved plants (excluding the EU)
Find approved EU ABP establishments
If the establishment or plant is not listed, importers are urged to contact the company concerned, who should contact their competent authority immediately. If the plant or establishment of origin is not included on the appropriate list when veterinary checks are carried out the consignment is likely to be held and could be rejected and re-exported or destroyed.
6. Health certification or documentation
Imports to GB must be accompanied by the appropriate health certificate based on the GB model health certificate.
Model health certificates for gelatine and collagen not intended for human consumption
This requirement applies to products in the high and medium risk categories. Find information about import risk categories, inspection rates and related rules for animals and animal products imported from:
7. Labelling requirements
Wrapping and packages containing collagen must carry the words
“COLLAGEN SUITABLE FOR ANIMAL CONSUMPTION”.
8. 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