http://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/199The Products of Animal Origin (Third Country Imports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (revoked)Dangerous animalsenAGRICULTUREStatute Law Database2026-03-06Expert Participation2012-01-01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Products of Animal Origin (Third Country Imports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007Sch. 1 Pt. 8The Animal By-Products (Enforcement) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 (revoked)Sch. 2 para. 36reg. 1The Products of Animal Origin (Third Country Imports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007Sch. 1 Pt. 7 para. 5The Animal By-Products (Enforcement) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 (revoked)Sch. 3 para. 1reg. 1The Products of Animal Origin (Third Country Imports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007Sch. 1 Pt. 7 para. 6The Animal By-Products (Enforcement) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 (revoked)Sch. 3 para. 1reg. 1 2007 No. 199AGRICULTUREThe Products of Animal Origin (Third Country Imports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (revoked)<CommentaryRef Ref="key-2dc9639b11f8530f1d0d1bebe3408523"/>Made23rd March 2007Coming into operation13th April 2007. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART 1IntroductionCitation and commencement1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interpretation2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Person responsible for a consignment3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Exemption for authorised products and personal imports4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART 2EnforcementEnforcement authorities, exchange of information and powers to give directions5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appointment of official veterinary surgeons and authorised officers6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Exercise of enforcement powers7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Powers of entry and inspection8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Powers in relation to documents9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Protection of officials acting in good faith10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Entry warrants11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .District council returns12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Suspension of border inspection posts and inspection centres13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Regulatory functions of authorised officers14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART 3Provisions Applicable to Products in GeneralProhibition of non-conforming products15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Presentation of products except at border inspection posts16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Advance notice of introduction or presentation17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Presentation of products at border inspection posts18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Veterinary checks and official controls19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Common veterinary entry document to accompany consignment20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Products which fail veterinary checks21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Treatment as animal by-products22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Products containing unauthorised substances and excess residues23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Consignments and products illegally brought in24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Products dangerous to animal or public health25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Serious or repeated infringements26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Invalidation of veterinary documents27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Costs in respect of products redispatched or disposed of28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....<P1group RestrictExtent="N.I." RestrictStartDate="2012-01-01" Status="Repealed" Match="false"><Title/><P1 DocumentURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/199/regulation/29" IdURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2007/199/regulation/29" id="regulation-29"><Pnumber><CommentaryRef Ref="key-2dc9639b11f8530f1d0d1bebe3408523"/></Pnumber><P1para><Text>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</Text></P1para></P1></P1group><P1group RestrictExtent="N.I." RestrictStartDate="2012-01-01" Status="Repealed" Match="false"><Title/><P1 DocumentURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/199/regulation/30" IdURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2007/199/regulation/30" id="regulation-30"><Pnumber><CommentaryRef Ref="key-2dc9639b11f8530f1d0d1bebe3408523"/></Pnumber><P1para><Text>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</Text></P1para></P1></P1group><P1group RestrictExtent="N.I." RestrictStartDate="2012-01-01" Status="Repealed" Match="false"><Title/><P1 DocumentURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/199/regulation/31" IdURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2007/199/regulation/31" id="regulation-31"><Pnumber><CommentaryRef Ref="key-2dc9639b11f8530f1d0d1bebe3408523"/></Pnumber><P1para><Text>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</Text></P1para></P1></P1group><P1group RestrictExtent="N.I." RestrictStartDate="2012-01-01" Status="Repealed" Match="false"><Title/><P1 DocumentURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/199/regulation/32" IdURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2007/199/regulation/32" id="regulation-32"><Pnumber><CommentaryRef Ref="key-2dc9639b11f8530f1d0d1bebe3408523"/></Pnumber><P1para><Text>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</Text></P1para></P1></P1group><P1group RestrictExtent="N.I." RestrictStartDate="2012-01-01" Status="Repealed" Match="false"><Title/><P1 DocumentURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/199/regulation/33" IdURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2007/199/regulation/33" id="regulation-33"><Pnumber><CommentaryRef Ref="key-2dc9639b11f8530f1d0d1bebe3408523"/></Pnumber><P1para><Text>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</Text></P1para></P1></P1group></Part><Part DocumentURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/199/part/5" IdURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2007/199/part/5" NumberOfProvisions="5" id="part-5" RestrictExtent="N.I." Status="Repealed" Match="false" RestrictStartDate="2012-01-01"><Number><CommentaryRef Ref="key-2dc9639b11f8530f1d0d1bebe3408523"/>PART 5</Number><Title id="p00940">Products Intended for ImportRetention of documents at border inspection posts34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Evidence of certification of, and payment for, veterinary checks35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Products not intended for the United Kingdom36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Products transported under supervision37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Transhipment of products intended for import38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART 6Transit ProductsBorder inspection posts of entry and exit39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prior authorisation of transit40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Physical check of transit products41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Movement of transit products42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Disposal of returned transit products43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART 7Products Intended for Warehouses, Ships’ Stores or Cross-Border Means of Sea TransportApplication of Part 744. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Additional information to be given in advance45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Physical check of non-conforming products46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Exclusion of non-conforming products from warehouses47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Direct movement to cross border means of sea transport48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Additional certificate to accompany products on board means of sea transport49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART 8Products Returned from Third CountriesMeaning of “export certificate”50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Additional documentation for returned products51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Physical check of returned products52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Movement of returned products53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART 9Charges for Veterinary ChecksPayment of charges54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Calculation of charges55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Conversion of charges to sterling56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Liability for charges57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Information relating to charges58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appeals against charges paid to district councils59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appeals against charges paid to the Department or Agency60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART 10Emergency DeclarationsDisease outbreaks in third countries61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART 11Offences and PenaltiesObstruction62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defences63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Contraventions64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Penalties65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART 12Notices and DecisionsService of notices66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Notification of decisions67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART 13Disapplications and RevocationsDisapplication of existing provisions68. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Revocations69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SCHEDULE 1 Import conditionsRegulations 2(1),21, 36 and 37PART IPROVISIONS COMMON TO SEVERAL CATEGORIES OF PRODUCTMaximum residue limits and contaminants1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Health certificates for imports of products of animal origin10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Health certification for animal products from New Zealand11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Animal and public health rules on imports of products of animal origin for human consumption12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART IIFRESH MEAT OF BOVINE, OVINE AND CAPRINE ANIMALS AND SWINEThird countries and health certification requirements for imports of fresh meat1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Argentina2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Australia3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Botswana4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brazil5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Canada6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chile7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Croatia8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Falkland Islands9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Greenland10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Iceland11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Madagascar13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mexico14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Morocco15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Namibia16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New Caledonia17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New Zealand18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paraguay19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Republic of South Africa20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Swaziland21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Switzerland22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .United States of America23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Uruguay24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Republic of Serbia (formerly the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia)25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Health certificates – Canada26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART IIIMEAT PRODUCTSThird countries and health certification requirements for imports of meat products1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Argentina2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Botswana3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brazil4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Namibia5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Uruguay6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Zimbabwe7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Miscellaneous third countries8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART IVMILK AND MILK PRODUCTSThird countries and health certification requirements for imports of milk and milk-based products1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Third country establishments from which milk and milk products may be imported2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART VFRESH POULTRYMEATGeneral1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Third country establishments from which fresh poultrymeat may be imported2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART VIGAME MEATGeneral1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Third country establishments from which game meat may be imported2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART VIIMINCED MEAT, FRESH MEAT AND MEAT PREPARATIONSHealth certification requirements1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Third country establishments from which minced meat and meat preparations may be imported3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART VIIIMiscellaneous productsGeneral1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Third countries from which products covered by Council Directive <Citation URI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/1992/0118" id="c00079" Class="EuropeanEconomicCommunityDirective" Year="1992" Number="118">92/118/<Acronym Expansion="European Economic Community">EEC</Acronym></Citation> may be imported2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Third country establishments from which minced meat and meat preparations may be imported3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Health certification requirements7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Animal by-products11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hay and straw (third countries from which imports are permitted)16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Composite products17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART IXGENETIC MATERIALBovine material1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Porcine material6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ovine and caprine material9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Equine material11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fish material16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART XFISHERY PRODUCTSGeneral provisions1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Health certification4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Third countries from which fishery products may be imported6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART XIINTERPRETATION OF THIS SCHEDULE1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SCHEDULE 2EQUIVALENCE DECISIONSRegulation 8(4)(b)1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SCHEDULE 3CALCULATION OF CHARGES FOR VETERINARY CHECKSRegulations 54(1), 55 and 56PART ICOSTS COVERED BY THE CHARGES1. . . . . . . . . . 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PART IIIMEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS

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PART IVFISHERY PRODUCTS

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PART VALL OTHER PRODUCTS

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SCHEDULE 4PROVISIONS WHERE DUE DILIGENCE DEFENCE IS AVAILABLERegulation 63(1)

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Regulations revoked (1.1.2012) by The Trade in Animals and Related Products Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 (S.R. 2011/438), regs. 1, 42(1)(d) (with reg. 3)