Animal welfare: Transport - Vehicle inspection and approval scheme
Vehicle inspection and approval scheme
Since 5 January 2007 vehicles used for transporting farm livestock and
horses on long journeys (those in excess of 8 hours) must be inspected
and approved by the competent authority of a Member State or a body designated
by a Member State. The scheme
document 
(121 KB) and appendix B (161 KB) sets down how that inspection and approval will be carried out
in the United Kingdom.
As the competent authority in England we have designated, with effect from 1 December 2006, the following certifying bodies to carry out inspections and provide certification in accordance with the scheme:
Freight Transport Association
Hermes House
St John’s Road
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN4 9UZ
Tel: 01892 552235
Email: twells.admin@fta.co.uk
SAI Global/EFSIS
P O Box 165
Winterhill House
Swondon Drive
Milton Keynes
MK6 1PB
Telephone number - 01908 249973
Fax number - 01908 249965
Email: fabbl@efsis.com
CMI Certification
Hanborough Business Park
Long Hanborough
Oxford
OX29 8SG
Tel: 01993 885610
Email: Jackie.cleaton@cmicertification.com
As the competent authority in Scotland, SEERAD has designated the following as a certifying body:
Scottish Food Quality Certification
Royal Highland Centre
10th Avenue
Ingliston
Edinburgh
EH28 8NF
Tel: 0131 335 6600
Email: info@sfqc.co.uk
Please contact the certifying bodies directly for information on how to get your vehicle(s) approved.
Whilst the Inspection and Approval Scheme is UK-wide, for practical reasons alone, we would suggest contacting an approved body only in the country you (or your company/partnership) is registered or one that is a reasonable distance from you.
If you transport animals overseas you must hold a vehicle approval certificate if any of the EU Member States involved in the journey (transiting or destination) require one.
We have produced guidance that provides information on the Regulation's requirements for vehicle equipment in terms of ventilation and temperature monitoring equipment (163 KB) .
- EU welfare in transport regulation homepage
- Guidance on the rules
- Transporter documentation
- Training and competence certification
- Publicity
Page last modified:
June 12, 2008