Import of Products, Animals, Food and Feed System (IPAFFS)

Now that the UK has left the EU, you will no longer be able to use the EU’s TRACES (Trade Control and Expert System) to validate GB imports from outside the EU and EEA countries.

The replacement system, the Import of Products, Animals, Food and Feed System (IPAFFS) should now be used.

IPAFFS is a web-based service for the application for, and issuing of, Common Health Entry Documents (CHEDs) for imports from outside the EU and EEA of live animals, their products and germplasm. IPAFFS is the system used for notifying GB authorities of movements of live animals, their products and germplasm into to GB from countries outside the EU and EEA.

See the BCP user guidance for further information.

For queries about using IPAFFS and the initial registration process please contact the IPAFFS support team on: 03300 416999 or email APHAservicedesk@apha.gov.uk

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For queries about using Sam or the initial registration process please contact the Sam support desk on:

03300 416999
Email Sam support desk