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Import and export of animals—updated Brexit transition guidance from Defra

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Published on: 30 October 2020

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LNB News 30/10/2020

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Issue Date: 30 October 2020

Published Date: 30 October 2020

Jurisdiction(s): England, Scotland, Wales and European Union

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The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), in collaboration with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), has published updated guidance on importing animals, animal products and high-risk food and feed not of animal origin from 1 January 2021 and exporting or moving live animals and animal products to the EU from 1 January 2021 to help stakeholders prepare for the end of the transition period and beyond. Further new and updated guidance may be issued as the transition period progresses, so stakeholders are advised to monitor these pages for updates.

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