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

Use IPAFFS to notify enforcement authorities about imports of live animals, animal products and high risk food and feed not of animal origin into Great Britain.

Last updated 31 January 2024

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

live animals
germinal products
animal by-products (ABP)
high-risk food and feed not of animal origin (HRFNAO)
products of animal origin (POAO)
composite food products
medium and high risk plants and plant products

Before you start

Before you can use IPAFFS you must have a Government Gateway account.

If you do not have a Government Gateway account, you can set one up when you select ‘start now’.

Once you’ve set up your account you’ll be able to register for the Defra service you want to use, including the IPAFFS service.

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.