Import of genetic material of animals other than domestic cattle, sheep, goats and horses - Import Information Note (IIN) BLLV/7
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 that apply to the import of genetic material (ova, semen and embryos) of animals other than cattle, sheep, goats and horses.
Find IINs for genetic material of domestic cattle, sheep, goats and horses
There are also 2 IINs laying down the conditions for imports into Great Britain (GB) of:
Contact the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) imports team for further information (see Section 5).
3. Documentation
There are no specific conditions for the import of semen, ova and embryos of nondomestic species. If you wish to import genetic material from other animals, contact the APHA Centre for International Trade (CIT) - imports team.
Please note that genetic material from animals covered by Schedule 1, Part II of The Rabies (Importation of Dogs, Cats and Other Mammals) Order 1974 (as amended) will require a licence under that Order.
4. 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.
Information on importing live animals and germinal products from NI to GB
5. 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