Plant imports: authorised border control posts in the UK
A list of places where you can bring consignments of plants, seeds and produce into the UK, including ports and airports.
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A list of border control posts (BCPs) and control points (CPs) for plants imported to the UK.
If you’re a port or airport operator and interested in building new or modifying existing border control posts, read guidance on applying to set up a BCP.
This information is also available as an interactive map.
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Published 6 August 2024Last updated 17 December 2024 + show all updates
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Updated list of authorised border control posts for plant imports at UK airports.
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Updated the list of UK control points for plant imports.
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Updated the list of UK control points for plant imports.
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Updated contact details in the Plant imports: control points in the UK list
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Updated the Plant imports: border control posts at UK airports list
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We have removed the entry for Heathrow Airport – Airport Perishable Handling Ltd (APH) as that is no longer operational. We have added Heathrow Airport – Heathrow Perishable Centre (HPC) as a newly designated border control post.
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Updated the Plant imports: border control posts at UK airports list
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Added 'Heathrow Airport - Swissport Cargo Services (HCH)' as an entry under the Plant imports: border control posts at UK airports list. Removed the entry for 'Heathrow Airport - Worldwide Flight Services Ltd, Building 552' under the same list.
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Removed the listing for 'Heathrow Airport - Swissport Cargo Services' as this was published in error.
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Updated opening times for Harwich Inspection centre in Plant imports: border control posts at UK ports attachment.
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We've republished this information in a more accessible format. The information was previously published elsewhere on GOV.UK: https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20240730174118/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/plant-imports-authorised-points-of-entry-to-the-uk
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