Veterinary & phytosanitary
Veterinary and phytosanitary handling
When importing and exporting animal and plant-based products, the margin for error is small. Missing documents, an incorrectly completed certificate or a missed inspection can cause a shipment to be held, rejected or even destroyed. Flevo Trade Service supports 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-based products. These documents show that goods meet the health and food safety requirements of the European Union.
When importing into the EU, animal products are physically inspected by NVWA veterinarians. This takes place upon arrival in the port or at a designated inspection point. Only after approval may the shipment be transported further within the European Union.
A veterinary or phytosanitary shipment is never just a document. It is a process involving several parties. The documentation must match the actual contents, batch codes and labelling, country of origin, and the planning of transport and inspection. Errors or discrepancies become immediately visible during the physical inspection. That is why preparation is key.
Strict inspection
In practice, problems often arise from incorrect or incomplete documents from the country of origin. Certificates that have not been completed in full, 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 definitively issued in the country of origin. This allows us to identify discrepancies in time and reduce the risk of waiting times or additional inspections on arrival.
Our work process
The work process is set up to handle veterinary and phytosanitary procedures carefully and in line with the applicable regulations.
Requirements
Based on the product, origin and destination, we determine which documentation is mandatory and which inspections can be expected.
Planning
The required documents are prepared and checked. Inspections are scheduled at the correct inspection points and coordinated with transport and the parties involved.
Inspection
After the physical inspection by the competent authority, the document is finalised. Once approval has been granted, the shipment can be transported further within the European Union.
Everything arranged for an error-free flow
