HMRC have today published safeguard declarations suspending commercial imports of the following: 

• hay and straw originating in Germany, and   
• certain animal by-products of susceptible animals, where the animal by-product originates from Germany. 

Full details of the restrictions and a list of impacted products are provided in the following declarations covering England, Scotland and Wales:  

• Foot and mouth disease - declaration of special measures: importation of certain products from Germany (England)  
• Foot and mouth disease - declaration of special measures: importation of certain products from Germany (Scotland)  
• Foot and mouth disease - declaration of special measures: importation of certain products from Germany (Wales)  

These safeguard measures apply from the published date of 7th February 2025 and will continue to apply until they are revoked or amended.   

A list of current issues relating to imports and exports of animals and animal products can be found at the link below: 

Imports, exports and EU trade of animals and animal products: topical issues - GOV.UK 

  
If you have consignments affected by this suspension, please contact the Port Health Authority or Local Authority (PHA/LA) at the consignment’s point of entry into GB. 

Find the Border Control Post and the PHA/LA contact information on this map or list.