Imports of certain non-animal origin products from outside the EU are deemed to be ‘high risk’.

High risk goods are those that could be hazardous to public and environmental health if they have not been produced/manufactured to the same standards as a product produced in the UK or EU.

For these high risk products, port health authorities have strict border controls to ensure that any imports of these consignments are accompanied by the correct documentation indicating they have been produced in accordance with regulatory standards. In some cases imports of certain high risk products may be banned either temporarily or long-term.