Explanatory Note
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order amends the Importation of Animal Products and Poultry Products Order 1980 so as to extend the prohibition of landing animal products or poultry products without a licence. The prohibition now covers all animal products and poultry products other than those covered in specific legislation listed in the Schedule.
It also amends the Importation of Embryos, Ova and Semen Order 1980 so as to extend the definition of “poultry” in that Order to all birds.
It revokes the Importation of Animal Products and Poultry Products (Amendment) Order 1980 (S. I. 1980/1934) and the Importation of Animal Products and Poultry Products (Amendment) Order 1981 (S. I. 1981/1238).