ASHFORD PORT HEALTH ARE APPROVED FOR CERTIFYING EXPORT HEALTH CERTIFICATES
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Should you require further information regarding IUU Consignments, Export Heath Certificates, POAO, please email porthealth@ashford.gov.uk
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About Us
Welcome to the Ashford Port Health Website
Ashford Borough Council provides a Port Health Service at the Sevington Inland Border Facility (IBF). We were designated in April, 2024 and are one of the biggest facilities in the UK.
As a result of EU Transition, the council became responsible for checks on imports of products of animal origin (POAO), high-risk food not of animal origin (HRFNAO) and animal by-products (animal products not for human consumption) imported from the EU that transit into the UK via Eurotunnel and the Port of Dover.
Sanitary and Phytosanitary controls (SPS) on EU goods were fully implemented on 30th April 2024. Charges for inspections also commenced on this day. Controlled goods entering Great Britain through the Short Straits (Port of Dover and Eurotunnel) now need to attend the Inland Border Control Facility at Sevington for inspection if selected by IPAFFS, IUU (Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing) clearance commenced on 7 June 2021.
If you are importing products of animal origin or High Risk Food Not of Animal Origin, by way of the Euro Tunnel or a ferry through the Port of Dover the correct Border Control Post is GBSEV25 located at J10a of the M20 in Sevington.
Other goods such as high risk food not of animal origin (HRFNAO) may also be imported through this facility. Please note Dover Western Docks can also process some HRFNAO details of which can be found on their web pages.
Plastic declarations and Organics must be notified to Ashford Port Health via PHILIS Des.
Ashford Port Health Service is also the correct authority for processing IUU checks relating to SPS consignments that are declared for import through GBSEV25. IPAFFS is now required for IUU checks also. We apologise that at present IUU docs also have to be uploaded to PHILIS and we are hoping to integrate that process as soon as possible.
Details for importing fish into GB can be found here
Ashford Port Health Service is not responsible for the common user charge and our fees and charges cover the administration of official controls on behalf of DEFRA and the FSA. This includes goods that do not have to be physically presented as well as goods that have to brought to the site. Find out more about common user charge rates and eligibility.
If you are an importer of controlled goods do not hesitate to contact us by way of porthealth@ashford.gov.uk and a member of the administrative team will provide you with help and guidance..
You can also follow the Ashford Port Health LinkedIn, X (Formerly Twitter) and Facebook pages to keep up to date on the latest announcements.
View government poster with directions to the site and translations [pdf] 520KB.
