FAQs

APHA deal with all live animal imports and exports, please refer to them for guidance. (Link to APHA) 

Please refer to the IUU page on our website, there is a checklist of document requirements outlined here. 

All our charges can be found on our Port Health charges page.

Yes, if you have a consignment with multiple catch certificates, this document may be used, please ensure all details are completed. 

Please refer to the FSA page where foods with import controls are found (link to FSA page)

There are specific conditions and procedures for the import of polyamide and of melamine plastic kitchenware originating in or consigned from China and Hong Kong to GB set up by Regulation 284/2011.

Documents required: Plastics Declaration Document (PDD), analytical test results and commercial documents. Please refer to the regulation for guidance.

Please note, you must notify at least TWO days in advance, checks cannot be done retrospectively on these consignments. Any consignment not pre-notified in advance will be referred inland and not endorsed by Dover Port Health Authority.

Please see our Pre notification page for further information.