Import of equine genetic material - Import Information Note (IIN) EGTC/2
Published 2 December 2024
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1. General information
This Import Information Note (IIN) must be read in conjunction with the IIN for general information for imports of live animals and germplasm, which provides information on pre-notifications, veterinary checks, risk categories and more.
References to European Union (EU) legislation within this document are references to direct EU legislation which has been assimilated in Great Britain (assimilated direct legislation), as defined in the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 and can be viewed on the United Kingdom (UK) legislation website.
2. Scope
Import conditions for equine semen, ova and embryos.
3. Approved countries
Imports are permitted from trading partners listed in documents published by the Secretary of State, with the consent of the Scottish and Welsh Ministers. See the documents for equidae for:
4. Approved establishments
All genetic material must be collected in and by centres and teams approved for export to Great Britain (GB), which comply with the conditions for approval and supervision set out in GB legislative requirements.
List of EU approved establishments
5. Health certification
Imports to GB must be accompanied by the appropriate health certificate based on the GB model health certificate for equine germinal products.
6. Northern Ireland
Existing controls continue to apply, and therefore these movements must be in accordance with the General Licence. Consignments must comply with the conditions in the licence which may require it to be accompanied by a health certificate.
Equine semen from Northern Ireland (IMP/GEN/2013/03) (PDF, 510 KB, 2 pages).
You must notify the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) of imports of equine genetic material from Northern Ireland. See the IIN for general information for imports of live animals and germplasm for more information regarding pre-notification.
7. Contact for further information on import requirements
For more information about import requirements, contact the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) imports team:
Centre for International Trade - Carlisle
Eden Bridge House
Lowther Street
Carlisle
CA3 8DX
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 03000 200 301