Moving animals and goods to Northern Ireland | Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

If you or your business move live animals and certain products from Great Britain to Northern Ireland there are certain requirements you need to adhere to.
This page has been designed to help you understand those requirements and assist you and your business in taking the necessary steps when moving animals or goods.

Information current at time of posting. Please continue to check back regularly for updates.

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DAERA Stakeholder Webinar - The Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme (NIRMS) and the NI Plant Health Label (NIPHL) Scheme

The UK Government has now opened registration for the NI Retail Movement Scheme. You can apply to become part of the scheme at Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme: how to register and seal consignments | gov.uk.

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NI Retail Movement Scheme (NIRMS)

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NI Plant Health Label (NIPHL) Scheme

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Moving live animals, plants and related products outside NIRMS/NIPHL Schemes

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Ports and points of entry

Windsor Framework SPS Compliance Protocol NI

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How To guides and webinars