Border inspection post: import of food, feed and products of animal origin
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Auslandsgeschäft
The border inspection posts in Bremerhaven, Bremen and Cuxhaven are responsible for the import control of food and feed of animal and non-animal origin from third countries (countries outside the European Union).
After successful import control, the consignments can be cleared through customs and are then freely tradable in the EU. They are not subject to any further controls.
Competent Department
Basic information
The work of the border inspection post serves to
Protect EU states from the introduction of animal diseases from abroad
Protect consumers from health hazards that may emanate from food
Protect humans and animals from feed that is hazardous to health
Requirements
Preparation of a GGED P ( Common Health Entry Document) for consignments of animal origin or a GGED D ( Common Health Entry Document) for food and feed of non-animal origin.
What documents do I need?
- Registration form GGEDP or GGEDD for food and feed of animal or plant origin
GGED P = Common health entry document for import (animal) / GGED D = Common health entry document for import (vegetable).
- Health certificate from the third country
- if applicable, certificate of laboratory tests carried out
- Bill of Lading
Bill of Lading
