Certificate requirement and inspections at the British border

Phytosanitary and veterinary cargoes entering the UK from a medium risk onwards are subject to a certificate requirement. In addition, inspection of these takes place at Border Control Posts (BCPs).

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04 July 2025 11:13

This information will help you on your way

Do you want to check what is required prior to exporting phytosanitary and veterinary cargo to the UK? Or are you confronted with unexpected situations, such as cargo that is returned unexpectedly? This information will help you on your way (only available in Dutch):

Tips for smooth transport

As an exporter, this is important to do!

  • Become familiar with applying for phytosanitary or veterinary certificates and the inspections preceding them.

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  • Immerse yourself in the necessary steps for smooth transport through ports on both the Dutch and UK sides.

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  • Consult with your logistics service provider in good time about adjustments in your logistics chain.

    With groupage, for instance, avoid inspections in the UK of high- and medium-risk products slow down your low-risk shipments. Read more

As a logistics provider, this is important to do!

  • Make arrangements with your principals about applying for phytosanitary or veterinary certificates and the inspections preceding these.

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  • Immerse yourself in the necessary steps for smooth transport through ports on both the Dutch and UK sides.

    Read more

  • Think carefully about the organisation of your logistics chain.

    With groupage, for example, make sure that inspections in the UK of high- and medium-risk products do not delay the transport of low-risk shipments. Read more

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