Imports - OVS Note 08/34
New version of Border Inspection Post manual
To: DVMs for distribution
OVSs responsible for BIPs
Purpose
The purpose of the OVS Note is to distribute the new version of the BIP manual.
Latest position
Version 12 of the BIP manual is now available. A copy is attached to this note. The manual has been sent out with track changes visible to show how the manual has changed. I suggest that you don’t keep the hard copy in this format so in the “tools” menu, highlight “Track Changes”, then click on “accept or reject changes” and accept all. Alternatively you could print from the internet version which should be available on the website in the next couple of days -
http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/int-trde/imports/bips/pdf/bipmanual.pdf
The main changes to the manual include:
- Inclusion of National Monitoring Plan instructions
- A list of products eligible for seal checks
- A suggested model checklist for documentary checks
- Further advice on unusual products
- Guidance on lost certificates
- Guidance on consignments with mixed CN codes (i.e. trays of hors d’œurves)
- Procedures for trade samples
Action for OVS
- OVS should familiarise themselves with the new manual and replace any hard copies of the manual at BIPs with the updated version.
Contact point for enquiries
Louise Mount 020 7238 2017
Fax: 020 7238 3087
Email: IAH-IMPORTS@defra.gsi.gov.uk
International Animal Health Core Team, Import Border Controls Unit
Page published:
3 June, 2008