Apply for a Pathogens licence
From Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
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The import of pathogens and pathogenic agents is only permitted under a licence issued under The Importation of Pathogenic Agents Order, 1997 (S.I. No. 373 of 1997).
Pathogens that do not comply with import conditions and controls can be seized either for destruction or return to the country of origin at the importers expense.
The import licence referred to below is issued without prejudice to import controls in place for other than for public or animal health reasons and does not exempt importers from any prohibition, regulation or restriction imposed by any other agency or department.
Fill in the attached form and return it to the address below.
Application for a Licence to Import Pathogenic Agent
Use this form to apply for a licence to import pathogens.
DownloadWhen importing, there are certain rules and regulations you must obey:
The original, fully completed and hand-signed application form should be submitted as early as possible before the intended date of import to:
To expedite the processing of an application form for a VET 40 pathogen licence, the applicant may email a scanned copy of the signed application form and a copy of the Certificate of Registration to AnimalProductImports@agriculture.gov.ie
However, the licence will not be issued until the original signed copy of the application form has been received.
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