Collecting and transporting groupage consignments from GB to NI
Check what certificates you need to move your consignment
Guide
You need different certificates depending on the type of product you’re moving to Northern Ireland.
Products of animal origin (POAO)
POAO means animal products for human consumption such as:
- meat
- fish
- eggs
- dairy
- honey
- gelatine
.
Plants and plant products
These include:
- plants, including fruit, vegetables and cut flowers
- plant products
- seeds
- potatoes
- bulbs
- grain
- machinery
- wood and wood products
.
Pet food and animal feed
You may need a certificate to export animal feed or pet food, and you may have to follow certain rules.
.
High-risk food and feed of non-animal origin (HRFNAO)
Some non-animal food and feed products from certain non-European Union countries present risks to human health because of:
- aflatoxins
- pesticides
- salmonella
- dioxins
.