Receipt of food and feed of animal origin and certain products of non-animal origin 
The border inspection posts in Bremerhaven and Bremen are responsible for the incoming inspection of food and animal feed of animal and not of animal origin from third countries.
After a satisfactory incoming inspection , the consignments can be submitted to a customs procedure .
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Basic information
The work of the border inspection post serves to
protect EU member states from the introduction of animal diseases from other countries
Protection of consumers from health hazards which can emanate from foodstuffs
Protection of humans and animals from harmful feedstuffsRequirements
Creation 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.
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Procedure
Declaration of third country consignments with GGED P / GGED D , BL (Bill of Lading) as well as a valid health certificate and, if applicable, laboratory results
A document check and, depending on the product, a presentation for identity check and goods inspection takes place. The results are recorded in the GGED P / GGED D and a decision is made on import eligibility.More information
Special provisions for personal travel: The import of goods of animal origin from countries outside the EU is largely prohibited.
The border inspection posts in Bremen and Bremerhaven are not authorized for the clearance of live animals from third countries. There is also no border inspection post at Bremen Airport. -
Necessary Documents
- Registration form GGEDP or GGEDD for food and feed of animal or plant origin
GGED P = Common Health Entry Document (animal) / GGED D = Common Health Entry Document (plant)
- Health certificate from the third country, if applicable
- Certificate of laboratory tests carried out, if applicable
- Bill of Lading
- Registration form GGEDP or GGEDD for food and feed of animal or plant origin
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Competent Department
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Lebensmittelüberwachungs-, Tierschutz- und Veterinärdienst des Landes Bremen (LMTVet); Standort Bremen
- (0421) 361 - 21223
- (0421) 361 - 17466
- Lötzener Straße 3, 28207 Bremen
- Website
- office
@lmtvet. bremen. de
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Lebensmittelüberwachungs-, Tierschutz- und Veterinärdienst des Landes Bremen (LMTVet); Standort Bremerhaven
- (0471) 596 13883
- (0471) 596 13881
- Freiladestraße 1, 27572 Bremerhaven
- Website
- office
@lmtvet. bremen. de
Contact Person
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Funktionspostfach Grenzkontrollstelle Bremerhaven
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Funktionspostfach Grenzkontrollstelle Bremen
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Fees / Costs
Chargeable
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Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
Pre-notification of the shipment one working day before the shipment arrives at the port
How long does it take to process
Individually depending on the process.
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 07.10.2025