UK border control posts: animal and animal product imports
Find an approved UK Border Control Post (BCP) to check the animals, animal products or high-risk food and feed of non-animal origin in your consignment.
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Most consignments of animals, animal products and products of non-animal origin from non-EU countries must come through a Border Control Post (BCP), previously known as a Border Inspection Post (BIP).
You must:
- tell the BCP about your consignment in advance – if you don’t you may be charged an additional fee or your checks could take longer
- make sure the BCP you’re using is designated to check your shipment’s commodity
Use this list to check you’re using the right BCP, and to find its contact details.
This list includes:
- live animal BCPs
- animal products BCPs
- products of non-animal origin BCPs
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.
Last updated 20 May 2021 + show all updates
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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 (BCP) 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.
Last updated 26 November 2021 + show all updates
