As a result of the confirmed cases of BTV-3 in England, moves of all live ruminants from GB to NI are still suspended.
The movement of livestock from GB to NI can recommence when GB recovers their EU recognised disease-free status for Bluetongue. The minimum period required before disease free status can be granted by the EU is two years from the date of the last positive case.
This period may be reduced should an approved vaccine become available for BTV-3. Moves may also be permitted sooner should regionalisation for BTV be pursued by GB with approval granted by the EU. However, regionalisation will not be pursued at this juncture.
The eligibility for import into NI of germinal products is linked to the date and period of collection / processing in GB. Eligibility criteria are contained within the Export Health Certificate attestations.
Further details on the impact on trade including moves of germinal products can be accessed here.
Please contact DAERA Trade Imports - daeratradeimports@daera-ni.gov.uk should you require further information.
Updates regarding the suspension will be published on the DAERA Website here
1. General Guidance and useful links
2. Triangular Trade guidance on germinal products
3. Available Export Health Certificates (EHC)
1. General Guidance and useful links
Port of Entry: Consignments may only enter via Larne Port, Belfast Port, Warrenpoint Port Belfast International Airport,
Pre-Notification: Consignments must be pre-notified to DAERA at the Point of Entry on TRACES-NT using a CHED-P. The importer or person responsible for the consignment must be registered on TRACES NT before the import can take place. Guidance on TRACES NT registration, pre-notification and CHED P completion can be found at this link. Pre-notification on TRACES NT must be completed at least 24 hours before arrival.
EU Legislation: Animal Health Law
EU Guidance: https://food.ec.europa.eu/animals/semen-oocytes-embryos_en
2. Triangular Trade guidance on germinal products
Triangular trade is when a product is imported from one country (a third country or an EU country) into Great Britain (GB) and re-exported to Northern Ireland (NI).
Where germinal products have originated outside GB and are onwards moved into NI or the EU, they must have entered GB under certified conditions at least equivalent to the EU entry conditions. This includes requirements such as:
- Country listings for eligibility
- Certificatin requirements in line with date collected/stored/produced
- Establishment listings in line with date cllected/stored/produced
The original(s) of those import document(s) or those certificate(s) or the officially endorsed copies thereof must- be attached to the EU entry certificate when these products are moved from GB to NI/EU.
3. Available Export Health Certificates (EHC)
There are several available types of import movements from GB linked to germinal products , depending on:
- Species
- Type of product
- Date of collection/production
An overview of all available EHCs is listed below or can be accessed via the GB website here
The necessary health certificate and the conditions therein as well as their Guidance Notes required for export from GB to NI can be viewed by clicking the relevant link below;
3.1 Germinal Products of Bovine Animals
3.2 Germinal Products of Ovine & Caprine Animals
3.3 Germinal Products of Canine Animals
3.4 Germinal Products of Equine Animals
3.5 Germinal Products of Porcine Animals
3.6 Germinal Products of Terrestrial Animals kept at confined Establishments
3.7 Other Species
3.1 Germinal Products of Bovine Animals
Please note- Fresh/Frozen Bovine Semen – The Import of Fresh/Frozen Bovine Semen from GB is subject to the conditions set out in the General Import Licence available here
- Bovine germinal products dispatched after 20 April 2021 from the product processing establishment to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8410
- In vivo derived bovine embryos collected, processed and stored before 21 April 2021 and dispatched after 20 April 2021 by the embryo collection team who collected the embryos to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8420
- Bovine oocytes and embryos collected or produced, processed and stored after 20 April 2021 and dispatched by the embryo collection or production team who collected or produced the oocytes or embryos to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8402 Bovine semen collected, processed and stored after 20 April 2021 and dispatched from the semen collection centre where the semen was collected to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8401
- Bovine germinal products dispatched after 20 April 2021 from storage centres to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8403
- In vitro produced bovine embryos produced, processed and stored before 21 April 2021, conceived using semen complying with requirements of Council Directive 88/407/EEC and dispatched after 20 April 2021 by the embryo collection team who produced the embryos to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8421
- Bovine semen collected, processed and stored after 31 December 2004 and before 21 April 2021, dispatched after 20 April 2021 from the semen collection centre where the semen was collected to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8418
- In vitro produced bovine embryos produced, processed and stored before 21 April 2021, in accordance with Council Directive 89/556/EEC, conceived using semen coming from semen collection or storage centres approved in Great Britain and dispatched after 20 April 2021 by the embryo production team who produced the embryos to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8422
3.2 Germinal Products of Ovine & Caprine Animals
- Ovine and caprine germinal products dispatched after 20 April 2021 from the germinal product storage centre to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8425
- Ovine and caprine germinal products dispatched after 20 April 2021 from the germinal product processing establishment to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8411
- Ovine and caprine semen collected, processed and stored after 20 April 2021 and dispatched from the semen collection centre where the semen was collected to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8404
- Ovine and caprine semen collected, processed and stored before 21 April 2021 and dispatched from the semen collection centre where the semen was collected to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8423
- Ovine and caprine oocytes and embryos collected or produced, processed and stored before 21 April 2021 and dispatched by the embryo collection or production team who collected or produced the oocytes or embryos to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8424
- Ovine and caprine oocytes and embryos collected or produced, processed and stored after 20 April 2021 and dispatched by the embryo collection or production team who collected or produced the oocytes or embryos to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8405
- Export ovine or caprine semen collected after Aug 2010 and not from Great Britain, to Northern Ireland: certificate 3051
3.3 Germinal Products of Canine Animals
3.4 Germinal Products of Equine Animals
- Equine germinal products dispatched after 20 April 2021 from the germinal product processing establishment to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8415
- Equine germinal products dispatched after 20 April 2021 from the germinal product storage centre to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8416
- Equine oocytes and embryos collected or produced, processed and stored after 20 April 2021 and dispatched by the embryo collection or production team who collected or produced the oocytes or embryos to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8408
- Equine semen collected, processed and stored after 31 August 2010 and before 1 October 2014 and dispatched from the semen collection centre where the semen was collected to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8428
- Equine semen collected, processed and stored after 20 April 2021 and dispatched from the semen collection centre where the semen was collected to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8407
- Equine semen collected, processed and stored after 30 September 2014 and before 21 April 2021 and dispatched from the semen collection centre where the semen was collected to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8427
- Equine semen collected, processed and stored before 1 September 2010 and dispatched from the semen collection centre where the semen was collected to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8409
- Equine oocytes and embryos collected or produced, processed and stored after 31 August 2010 and before 1 October 2014 and dispatched by the embryo collection or production team who collected or produced the oocytes or embryos to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8430
- Equine oocytes and embryos collected or produced, processed and stored after 30 September 2014 and before 21 April 2021 and dispatched by the embryo collection or production team who collected or produced the oocytes or embryos to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8429
3.5 Germinal Products of Porcine Animals
Please note - Porcine Semen - You must apply to DAERA Trade Imports Section via daeratradeimports@daera-ni.gov.uk (028 90 524588) at least 10 working days in advance of your intended date of import to obtain a Specific import licence permitting you to import porcine semen from Great Britain. The application form is available here
- Porcine germinal products dispatched after 20 April 2021 from the germinal product storage centre to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8414
- Porcine germinal products dispatched after 20 April 2021 from the germinal product processing establishment to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8413
- Porcine semen collected, processed and stored after 20 April 2021 and dispatched from the semen collection centre where the semen was collected to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8406
- Porcine oocytes and embryos collected or produced, processed and stored after 20 April 2021 and dispatched by the embryo collection or production team who collected or produced the oocytes or embryos to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8412
- Porcine semen collected, processed and stored before 21 April 2021 and dispatched from the semen collection centre where the semen was collected to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8426
3.6 Germinal Products of Terrestrial Animals kept at confined Establishments
3.7 Other species
Guidance on germinal products of other species, not already mentioned, is available here:
Other terrestrial animals - European Commission (europa.eu)
Should you have any further queries, or are unable to locate the correct EHC, DAERA Trade Imports daeratradeimports@daera-ni.gov.uk can be contacted, or alternatively, APHA in GB via Contact APHA - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)