PART 3Importation from a third country

Re-importation of F1animals and products27

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An official veterinary surgeon at a border control post must authorise the re-importation of consignments of the categories of animals and products referred to in points (a) and (b) of Article 47(1) originating from, and returning to, F3Great Britain following a refusal of entry by a third country, provided that—

a

animals and germinal products that have been authorised in advance by the competent authority comply with the relevant animal health and animal welfare requirements;

b

products of animal origin and composite products comply with animal and public health requirements relating to consignments of products for human consumption originating in and returning to F3Great Britain following a refusal of entry by a third country; and

c

animal by-products comply with the animal health requirements laid down in Annex 14 to Commission Regulation (EU)142/2011 for the entry of consignments of animal by-products originating from and returning to, F3Great Britain following refusal of entry by a third country.

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2

The official veterinary surgeon must carry out a documentary and identity check and if necessary a physical check.

3

The importer must either—

a

transport the consignment directly to the establishment of origin F5..., in leak-proof means of transport, identified and sealed by the official veterinary surgeon at the border F6control post so that the seals will be broken whenever the container is opened, or

b

destroy the consignment as animal by-products.