Guidance

IPAFFS: upload commodity details using a CSV file

How to use a comma-separated values (CSV) file when uploading commodity details about plants and plant products to the Import of products, animals, food and feed system (IPAFFS).

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 3 August 2022
• Last updated: 14 May 2024 — See all updates

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IPAFFS commodity details CSV template (xlsx format)

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IPAFFS commodity details CSV template (ods format)

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How to save and upload a CSV file for IPAFFS (plants and plant products)

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How to complete a CSV file for IPAFFS (plants and plant products)

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Details

The previous version of the CSV template is no longer supported. If you try to upload a CSV file using the previous template, you’ll get the following error message: ‘We do not recognise these column headings – download the CSV template and try again’.

If you’re importing plants or plant products, you can use a CSV file to upload commodity details to the Import of products, animals, food and feed system (IPAFFS).

You must enter exact CSV values. Use the guide on completing a CSV file for IPAFFS to find out how to enter information into the CSV file.

Get help

If you need technical help uploading commodity details using a CSV file:

• call the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) helpline on 0330 041 6999
• email APHAServiceDesk@apha.gov.uk

Published 3 August 2022
Last updated 14 May 2024 + show all updates

1. 14 May 2024

   Amended 'Commodity code' section in 'How to complete a CSV file for IPAFFS (plants and plant products)' page, adding a link to guidance on how to locate commodity codes.

2. 16 August 2023

   Updated the IPAFFS commodity details CSV templates and guidance on how to save, upload and complete a CSV file.

3. 14 August 2023

   IPAFFS CSV file upload functionality is currently unavailable due to improvement maintenance.

4. 17 January 2023

   Guidance updated as you can now use a CSV file to upload commodity details about plants and plant products to IPAFFS.

5. 17 August 2022

   IPAFFS CSV file upload functionality will be available from 1 September 2022.

6. 3 August 2022

   First published.