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Imports from Hungary into Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) of the following sheep and goat commodities are suspended following an outbreak of peste des petits ruminants (PPR):
- live animals
- germplasm
- raw milk and raw milk products (including raw colostrum)
- untreated wool and hair
- fresh or chilled (untreated) skins and hides
Further information is available on GOV UK and in the Hungary section of the following lists of EU and EFTA countries approved to export animals and animal products to Great Britain:
Safeguard declarations for untreated wool and hair and fresh or chilled (untreated) skins and hides from Hungary have been published at Imports, exports and EU trade of animals and animal products: topical issues.
Individuals cannot bring any sheep or goat milk and milk products from Hungary into Great Britain for personal consumption.
If you have consignments of Hungarian commodities affected by this suspension, contact the Port Health Authority or Local Authority (PHA/LA) at the consignment’s point of entry into GB. Find the Border Control Post and the PHA/LA contact information on this map or list.
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