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Imports

Please follow the below links for advice on importing plants and plant products from either the EU or the rest of the world (non-EU countries).

Imports into GB

Now the UK has left the EU there are new plant health requirements in place to export and import plants and plant products between the UK and the EU for both commercial and personal purposes. Please see below for guidance. Further information can also be found on GOV.UK.

Imports into GB

Alert List

A year-to-date cumulative total of interceptions in imported plants and other objects. The interceptions in 2022 are separated into those due to presence of harmful organisms, and those due to all other non-compliances, for example documentary infringements. 

Alert List

Market access for high-risk imports

Market access applications for imports of high-risk commodities into the UK

Market access for high-risk imports

Import Data and Non-compliance

Weekly overviews of interceptions of imported plants, plant products and other objects.

Import Data and Non-compliance

Border Target Operating Model (TOM)

The Border Target Operating Model (TOM) continues the phased approach of biosecurity controls to the import regime of plants and plant products. 

Border Target Operating Model (TOM)