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It is the carriers not APHA staff who carry out most checks on pets at...
Recommendation
It is the carriers not APHA staff who carry out most checks on pets at the border. Therefore, Defra should ensure that there is a legal obligation for the individual checking the animal to “visualise” the animal, making sure it matches the paperwork and microchip presented.
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Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 16 December 2021. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Inquiry
Moving animals across borders
Report
First Report - Moving animals across borders
30 Sep 2021
HC 79
Addressee Bodies
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Timeline
Recommendation age
5.0 yrs
Report published
30 Sep 2021