Defra administers animal pathogens under the Importation of Animal Pathogens Order 1980 (as amended) and the Specified Animal Pathogens Order 2008.

Key documents

• Animal pathogens – Guidance on controls
• Defra precautionary advice to Specified Animal Pathogen Order licence holders on the handling and storage of Schmallenberg virus (PDF)
• Importation of Animal Pathogens Order 1980 – Transfer Licence (Microsoft Word format)
• General Import Licence - The Importation of Animal Pathogens Order 1980 (“IAPO”) (Microsoft Word format)
• Declaration template for imports into England of certain animal pathogens from a European Union country for research or diagnostic purposes (Microsoft Word format)

Forms

• PATH 1 - Application for a Licence to hold a Specified Animal Pathogen in England
• IM137 – Application for an import licence for an animal pathogen and/or carrier