Guidance

Guidance

Export or move animal bones, protein and other by-products

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    Transporting Tradeanimal Bristolby-products

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    If yourSpecies+ applicationsays the animal is banned, you cannot export it.

    If the species is listed, you may need Convention on International Trade in 15Endangered workingSpecies days.(CITES) permits to export the ABP from the UK. Follow the advice on exporting endangered species.

    Published 9 November 2016

    Last updated 713 AugustJune 20192022 + show all updates
      1. Removed guidance on import controls that are no longer being introduced in July 2022.

      2. Updated dates that post EU-exit rules about what happens if your ABP fail inspection at a BCP.

      3. Updated dates for animal by-products rejected or returned from EU Border Control Posts (BCPs).

      4. Updated to add new link to list of businesses approved to export to the EU.

      5. Updated with guidance on how to comply with rules from 1 January.

      6. Added note to explain the change in export process from 1 Jan 2021.

      7. Update to fee for travelling exhibition certificates, plus updated links on what to do in a no deal Brexit.

      8. Added information for exporters about how to get an export health certificate if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.

      9. EHC list available

      10. Export Health Certificate list updated

      11. EHC List updated

      12. First published.