Reimport of animals and animal products from GB(UK)

• The legislation governing consignments of animals and animal products originating from and returning to the Union following a refusal of entry by a third country is Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2074.
• Consignments of animals and animal products originating from and returning to the Union due to a commercial decision (e.g. customer rejection, incorrect pallet sent etc.) are not legislated for in Union law. To provide a mechanism for the return of such consignments, and to mitigate risk posed, national rules are in place for such movements, which mirror the requirements for consignments refused entry.

Documentary requirements differ depending on whether the origin seal is intact or not.

A. Intact origin seal present:

Sealed consignments that are returning to the Union following refusal of entry of the Competent Authority or for commercial reasons with an intact origin seal require:

i) Original official certificate issued by the Competent Authority (CA) (or its electronic equivalent submitted in IMSOC or authenticated copy). Where it is not possible to provide these documents, the origin of the consignment may be authenticated on the basis of other documented evidence

ii) Export and return documentation (e.g. invoice, packing list, bill of lading)

iii) Declaration from the operator responsible for the consignment (RE-IMP 1) form stating

iv) Declaration from the CA at the place of destination that they agree to receive the consignment. Declaration from the competent authority at the place of destination that they agree to receive the consignment (RE-IMP 4) form. This declaration is not required where the consignment returns to the establishment of origin which is located in the same MS as the BCP of arrival into the Union

B. Intact origin seal not present and refused entry by Competent Authority of GB:

Consignments that are returning to the Union following refusal of entry of the Competent Authority without an intact origin seal require:

i) Original official certificate issued by the Competent Authority (CA) (or its electronic equivalent submitted in IMSOC or authenticated copy). Where it is not possible to provide these documents, the origin of the consignment may be authenticated on the basis of other documented evidence

ii) Export and return documentation (e.g. invoice, packing list, bill of lading)

iii) Official declaration of the CA or other public authority of GB(UK) indicating;

a. the reason for the refusal of entry

b. the place and date of unloading and re-loading in the third country, and

c. confirming that:

i. the consignment did not undergo any handling other than unloading, storage and reloading

ii. the unloading and reloading was handled hygienically

iii. the animal products were stored under hygienic conditions and at the required temperature for the relevant types of goods.

iv) Declaration from the competent authority at the place of destination that they agree to receive the consignment (RE-IMP 4) form. This declaration is not required where the consignment returns to the establishment of origin which is located in the same MS as the BCP of arrival into the Union.

C. Intact origin seal not present and returned for commercial reasons:

Consignments that are returning to the Union for commercial reasons without an intact origin seal require:

a. Original official certificate issued by the Competent Authority (CA) (or its electronic equivalent submitted in IMSOC or authenticated copy). Where it is not possible to provide these documents, the origin of the consignment may be authenticated on the basis of other documented evidence.

b. Export and return documentation (e.g. invoice, packing list, bill of lading)

c. A completed RE-IMP2 form (declaration of owner or representative of owner: return of products of animal origin and composite products for commercial reasons (other than following refusal of entry)

d. Declaration from the competent authority at the place of destination that they agree to receive the consignment RE-IMP 4 form. This declaration is not required where the consignment returns to the establishment of origin which is located in the same MS as the BCP of arrival into the Union

RE-IMP 1

RE-IMP 1

RE-IMP 2

RE-IMP 2

RE-IMP 4

RE-IMP 4

Template official declaration

Official Declaration Template

- The required documents as detailed in the relevant part of Section 2 above, must be submitted to the BCP through the DAFM imports portal in advance of the arrival of the consignment to avoid unnecessary delays at the BCP

- Submission of a CHED-P on TRACES NT (IMSOC) to provide pre-notification to the BCP

- Presentation of the consignment to the BCP for official controls

- Submission of a CHED-P on TRACES NT (IMSOC) [Log in - TRACES NT] to provide pre-notification

- Submission of documents to DAFM imports portal

- Presentation of the consignment to the BCP for official controls

- Provided the consignment passes the controls at the BCP, the consignment must be returned to the establishment of destination as indicated on the CHED.

- The operator responsible for the consignment must notify the Competent Authority (CA) at the establishment of destination on the CHED as soon as possible and within 24 hours of arrival.

- The seal should not be broken on the consignment until it is inspected by an official from the CA.

- Following inspection, the CA must complete part III of the CHED to finalise the monitoring to destination. This must be completed within 15 days of arrival of the consignment.

- The CA responsible for the establishment of destination must examine the consignment and make a decision on its future permitted use.

For additional queries please contact

Animal Product Imports

Email: animalproductimports@agriculture.gov.ie