Import of Food of Animal Origin and food of non-animal origin subject to restrictions

Every day, products of animal origin and non-animal origin are moved across borders. In order that all those products can be moved safely avoiding transmission of diseases either to the public or to other animals, the EU has laid down a range of animal health and hygiene requirements.

Due to the risk of introducing animal diseases into the European Union (EU) and compromising public health, there are strict procedures for the introduction of animal products and food of non-animal origin subject to a temporary increase of official controls into the EU.

You can learn much more about the procedures below:

Legislation on Import of Food of Animal Origin from Third Countries

Products of animal origin from countries outside the EU are subject to officials controls at a Border Control Post and must be notified prior to arrival. A health certificate must accompany the consignment.

Legislation on Import of Food of Non-animal Orgin from Third Countries

Products of non-animal origin which is temporarily subject to mandatory order controls due to the existence of an identified risk, are subject to inspection. The consignments must be notified prior to arrival.