Products of Animal Origin (Import and Export) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1998

Places of import

19.—(1) A person shall not import any product of animal origin from a third country unless it has been consigned through a border inspection post.

(2) If a consignment of products of animal origin is imported in contravention of paragraph (1) an authorised officer may, by notice in writing, require the person appearing to him to be in charge of the consignment to destroy it, re-export it, or move it to and store it in a border inspection post, in each case under the control and direction of the authorised officer.

(3) In the event of a notice under paragraph (2) not being complied with, an authorised officer may destroy the products to which it relates.

(4) The costs incurred in destroying, re-exporting, moving or storing any products in pursuance of paragraphs (2) and (3) shall be borne by the importer or his agent.

(5) The operator of any place of import, other than a border inspection post, who becomes aware of the importation at that place of a consignment of any products of animal origin in contravention of paragraph (1) shall immediately detain the consignment, notify the appropriate Divisional Veterinary Officer and shall not release the consignment until authorised to do so by an authorised officer.

(6) Any notice served under paragraph (2) shall give details of any right to challenge the decision to do so, including the relevant time limits.