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<p>There are currently no requirements regarding sanitary or phytosanitary (SPS) checks
on most products of animal origin (POAO) intended for human consumption on entry into
Northern Ireland (NI) from Great Britain (GB). They do not need to be certified by
an Official Veterinarian. Certain live animals and germinal products under commercial
movement from GB to NI, including livestock such as cattle and sheep, do require a
health certificate signed by an Official Veterinarian. These live animal movements
are currently subject to a degree of checks at the port of entry, determined by the
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs as the relevant competent
authority.</p><p> </p><p>Endangered animals and plants covered by the Convention on
International Trade in Endangered Species of wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) do not currently
require CITES checks on entry from GB to NI, although some specimens may require specific
documentation for commercial use.</p><p> </p><p>POAO travelling from GB to NI do not
require an export health certificate or SPS documentary, visual and physical checks.</p><p>
</p><p>There are SPS, regulatory and customs checks as goods arrive in NI from third
countries. This will not change as a result of the NI Protocol.</p>
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