ANIMAL HEALTH IMPORTS CONTROLS
Many types of live animal and animal products are subject to health controls on import to the European Union ( EU). Animals susceptible to rabies are subject to health controls on entry to the UK, even if they arrive from other EU Member States (except the Irish Republic). In the UK, all animal health controls are enforced by the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs ( DEFRA). HM Customs & Revenue Glossary