Grenzkontrollstelle

The border inspection posts in Bremerhaven and Bremen are responsible for the incoming inspection of food and animal feed of animal and not of animal origin from third countries.

After a satisfactory incoming inspection , the consignments can be submitted to a customs procedure .

The work of the border inspection post serves to

protect EU member states from the introduction of animal diseases from other countries

Protection of consumers from health hazards which can emanate from foodstuffs

Protection of humans and animals from harmful feedstuffs

• Bill of Lading
• Health certificate from the third country, if applicable
• Certificate of laboratory tests carried out, if applicable
• Registration form GGEDP or GGEDD for food and feed of animal or plant origin

  GGED P = Common Health Entry Document (animal) / GGED D = Common Health Entry Document (plant)

Creation of a GGED P ( Common Health Entry Document) for consignments of animal origin or a GGED D ( Common Health Entry Document) for food and feed of non-animal origin.

Declaration of third country consignments with GGED P / GGED D , BL (Bill of Lading) as well as a valid health certificate and, if applicable, laboratory results
A document check and, depending on the product, a presentation for identity check and goods inspection takes place. The results are recorded in the GGED P / GGED D and a decision is made on import eligibility.

Special provisions for personal travel: The import of goods of animal origin from countries outside the EU is largely prohibited.
The border inspection posts in Bremen and Bremerhaven are not authorized for the clearance of live animals from third countries. There is also no border inspection post at Bremen Airport.