UK IPAFFS & SPS Bio-Security Clearance – Compliance Globally
UK IPAFFS & SPS Sanitary & Phytosanitary Clearance
Ensure agricultural, food, feed, and plant shipments clear UK Border Control Posts (BCPs) without quarantine or detention. We handle pre-notifications on Defra’s IPAFFS portal and manage CHED certification under the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM).
IPAFFS Portal Pre-Notification
Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) Ready
CHED Certificate Issuance
BCP Port Health Inspection Defense
UK Customs Operations Active
Defra SPS Regulatory Desk
Handling IPAFFS pre-notifications, CHED-P, CHED-D, and CHED-PP certificates at major UK BCP ports.
Transparent UK Compliance Packages
Direct HMRC CDS electronic filings, transparent tariffs, and guaranteed zero hidden brokerage surcharges.
/ entry
Standard low-to-medium risk food, feed, or animal product IPAFFS filing.
-
IPAFFS Pre-Notification Submission -
Common Health Entry Document (CHED-P/D) -
Health Certificate Verification -
Port Health System Linking
/ entry
Perishable goods, plants, seeds, and medium-risk animal products.
-
CHED-PP Phytosanitary Notification -
Export Health Certificate (EHC) Audit -
Border Control Post (BCP) Slot Booking -
Cold Chain Document Expediting
/ entry
High-risk consignments requiring physical inspection and sampling.
-
Urgent BCP Inspection Coordination -
Certificate of Inspection (COI) for Organics -
Physical Inspection Hold Defense -
24/7 Bio-Security Specialist Support
Documents Required for UK Customs & Filing
Ensure rapid clearance by preparing these mandatory trade documents before border transit.
Export Health Certificate (EHC)
Official veterinary or sanitary certificate issued by the competent origin authority.
Phytosanitary Certificate
Plant health certificate for regulated timber, plants, fruits, vegetables, and seeds.
Commercial Invoice & Packing List
Detailed net weight of each animal/plant product and approved establishment numbers.
How the UK Clearance Process Works
From commercial document audit to HMRC CDS border release in four verified steps.
Health Certificate Audit
Cross-check health certificates against Defra model certificates and approved facility lists.
IPAFFS Pre-Notification
Lodge electronic notification on IPAFFS at least 24 hours prior to UK border arrival.
CHED Generation
Generate unique CHED reference number and link it to the HMRC CDS customs entry.
BCP Clearance
Liaise with Port Health authorities to secure documentary or physical inspection clearance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers regarding HMRC CDS requirements, commodity codes, and clearance timelines.
What is the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM)?
BTOM is the UK’s risk-based border inspection framework for imports of animal products, plants, and plant products from the EU and rest of world.
When must IPAFFS notifications be submitted?
Notifications must be submitted at least 24 hours prior to arrival (or 4 hours for Eurotunnel and roll-on/roll-off crossings from nearby EU ports).