Import of red deer semen from New Zealand - Import Information Note (IIN) DSNZ/1
Published 2 December 2024
© Crown copyright 2024
This publication is licensed under the terms of the Open Government Licence v3.0 except where otherwise stated. To view this licence, visit nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3 or write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gov.uk.
Where we have identified any third party copyright information you will need to obtain permission from the copyright holders concerned.
This publication is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/other-live-animals-import-information-notes/import-of-red-deer-semen-from-new-zealand-import-information-note-iin-dsnz1
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 red deer semen from New Zealand.
3. Production standards
The semen must be produced and stored in accordance with the conditions laid down in Annex D of Directive 92/65/EEC.
4. Country of origin
New Zealand only.
5. Approved establishments
The semen must be produced in a collection centre approved by the New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
6. Health certification and import licence
A general licence (IMP/GEN/2012/04) (PDF, 139 KB, 6 pages) is available for the import of red deer semen from New Zealand.
Consignments must be accompanied by a health certificate which conforms to the model laid down in the annex to the general licence and which is signed by an Official Veterinarian (OV) or inspector of the veterinary authority in the country of origin.
Consignments presented for import at the Border Control Post (BCP) must be accompanied by the original health certificate(s). Faxed or photocopied certificates are not acceptable.
7. 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