Veterinary & phytosanitary
Veterinary and phytosanitary treatment
When it comes to importing and exporting animal and plant products, room for error is small. Missing documents, an incorrectly filled out certificate or a missed inspection can cause a shipment to be stopped, rejected or even destroyed. Flevo Trade Service guides veterinary and phytosanitary processes from start to finish, through knowledge of regulations, practical experience in the fish and food sector and direct coordination with the authorities involved.
Veterinary & Phytosanitary
Veterinary documentation is mandatory for products of animal origin. Phytosanitary documentation applies to plant products. These documents show that goods meet the health and food safety requirements of the European Union.
When imported into the EU, animal products are physically checked by NVWA veterinarians. This happens upon entry into the port or at a designated inspection point. Only after approval can the shipment be transported further within the European Union.
A veterinary or phytosanitary mission is never just a document. It is a process in which several parties are involved. The documentation must match the actual content, batch codes and labeling, country of origin and the planning of transport and inspection. Errors or anomalies are immediately visible during the physical check. That's why preparation is essential.
Strict control
In practice, problems often arise from incorrect or incomplete documents from the country of origin. Certificates that are not fully completed, information that does not match the goods, or labels that do not match the document.
That is why we prefer to check documents in advance before they are finally issued in the country of origin. This way, we identify anomalies in time and reduce the chance of waiting times or additional inspections upon arrival.
Our work process
The work process is designed to handle veterinary and phytosanitary processes carefully and in accordance with applicable regulations.
Requirements
Based on product, origin and destination, we determine which documentation is mandatory and which checks can be expected.
planning
The necessary documents are drawn up and checked. Inspections are scheduled at the correct inspection points and coordinated with transport and parties involved.
Audit
After physical inspection by the competent authority, the document will be finalized. Once approved, the shipment can continue to be transported within the European Union.
Everything arranged for an error-free flow
