Import of products, animals, food and feed system (IPAFFS)

Importers and import agents need to use IPAFFS to notify authorities about imports to Great Britain.

You must use IPAFFS to notify authorities in Great Britain before the following goods arrive from EU and non-EU countries:

You’ll need to sign in to use this service. If you do not already have sign in details, you’ll be able to create them.

If you already use other Defra services, you can register for IPAFFS by selecting ‘register for more services’.

If you’re an import agent acting on behalf of an importer you must register for IPAFFS using your own business details. You should not select ‘intermediaries’ on the ‘Manage account’ screen in the IPAFFS service as this does not apply to IPAFFS users.

When you raise a notification in IPAFFS, you are responsible for the consignment from when it enters Great Britain until the authorities complete their checks.

Make sure you have all your import documents in electronic format, for example PDF. Great Britain accepts verifiable PDF GB health certificates from the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway for imports of:

You must upload the documents to the import notification before you submit it.

Find out the other rules you must follow to import:

If you need help to complete import notifications for:

If you need help with your customs declaration, contact HMRC.

The way you contact APHA has changed because the email address [email protected] is no longer in use. A link to the contact form has been added.

The page has been updated with information about changes to imports in line with the Border Target Operating Model.