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Animal Centre Hoek van Holland

Border Inspection Post for live animals

Important news regarding importing live animals from the UK to the European Union 

Are you importing live animals from the UK to the EU? As a result of the Brexit, a veterinary inspection has become mandatory for all live animals entering the EU as per January 1st, 2021.


On that same date, the Animal Centre Hoek van Holland has started operating its Border Inspection Post for live animals. 


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The BIP is located at the Stena Line area in a temporary facility and has obtained full certification. Stena Line operates the route Harwich – Hoek van Holland twice a day and once a day Killingholme – Hoek van Holland, transporting numerous live animals from the UK to Europe. In due time, the BIP will move to a permanent location. 


At present, the BIP will be available for inspection of


Day-old chicks

Hatching eggs

Horses

"Two separate facilities"

The BIP has two separate facilities for these types of animals. We are in the process of obtaining licenses for the inspection of other animals as well. Check our website regularly for an update on our services. 

You can contact us for more information or handling rates via e-mail or telephone.
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