Grenzkontrollstelle

The border inspection posts in Bremerhaven, Bremen and Cuxhaven are responsible for the import control of food and feed of animal and non-animal origin from third countries (countries outside the European Union).
Once import controls have been carried out, the consignments can be cleared through customs and are then freely tradable in the EU. They are not subject to any further controls.

The work of the border inspection post serves to
Protect EU member states from the introduction of animal diseases from abroad
Protect consumers from health risks that may emanate from food
Protect humans and animals from feedstuffs that are hazardous to health

• Bill of Lading

  Bill of Lading

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

  GGED P = Common health entry document for import (animal) / GGED D = Common health entry document for import (vegetable).

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.

Registration 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 (import permit, import under certain conditions, rejection)

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