This service is run in partnership with the London Port Health Authority – City of London.
The Associated British Ports - Port of Plymouth BCP (GBPLY15) is designated for the importation of packaged products of animal origin ONLY. A list of UK Border Control Posts and their designations is maintained on GOV.UK.
Imported food contacts
You can complete our online form if you have a port health query about the Port of Plymouth
London Port Health Authority (Imported food services only)
Visit the City of London website to find contact details for their port health authority.
Plymouth Port Health Authority (Excluding imported food services)
Office hours:
- Monday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm
- Friday from 9am to 4.30pm
Address:
Public Protection Service
Plymouth City Council
Plymouth
PL1 3BJ
Contact number: 01752 398591
Notifying imports of products of animal origin
You must pre-notify Products of Animal Origin (POAO) travelling through Associated British Ports - Port of Plymouth BCP via import of products, animals, food and feed system (IPAFFs) at least 24 hours before the consignment is due in port. Visit GOV.UK to notify enforcement authorities about importing products of animal origin to Great Britain.
Up to date guidance on importing food and drink from the EU to Great Britain can be found on GOV.UK
Import checks of products of animal origin
Documentary checks will be carried out on all consignments and identity/physical checks will be carried out randomly at intervals as required by legislation.
All costs resulting from official controls, including sampling, analysis, and any measures taken following non-compliance, shall be borne by the food business operator.
Additional charges may apply from the port operator to produce a container for examination and for the storage of the goods. Food business operators should contact the port operator for clarification of these charges.
Further information regarding charges levied by London Port Health Authority and methods of payment can be found on the City of London website.
Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU) imports
The Sea Fishing (Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing) Order 2009 (No. 3391) makes the checking of catch certificates at Plymouth Port the responsibility of the Port Health Authority. This service is run in partnership with the London Port Health Authority.
Notification of IUU imports
You should pre-notify London Port Health Authority using IPAFFS on GOV.UK and upload a digital copy of your EHC/IUU documents. Make sure that a certified EHC physically accompanies the consignment.
Import checks of IUU imports
Information on import checks of IUU imports can be found on the City of London website.
Notification of organic imports
Importers must notify London Port Health Authority 24 hours in advance before the organic consignment arrives. Notifications are made via your Philis account with London Port Health Authority.
More information about organic imports can be found on the City of London website.
Inspection fees
Charges are levied by London Port Health Authority. Current charges for import control are on the City of London website.
You will need to register for a Philis account for billing/invoicing.