Veterinary Services issues permits for people who are bringing non-food animal products into Barbados.

AN IMPORT PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR THE IMPORTATION OF ALL ANIMAL PRODUCTS INTO BARBADOS.

Section 18 of The Animals (Diseases and Importation) Act, Cap 253 and The Animals (Diseases and Importation Control) Regulations, 1961 states:
“No animal products, including hides, skins, horns, hair, wool, bones, bone meal, meat scrap and tankage shall be imported into the island except in accordance with the terms of a permit granted by the Senior Veterinary Officer and subject to such conditions as he may therein impose”.

It is the importer’s responsibility to contact  Veterinary Services to apply for the permit - this must be obtained prior to shipment of the product.
Import conditions may be subject to change depending on the animal health status of the country from which imports may be made.


Prerequisites

• See the list of  non-food animal products .
• If you are considering importing products derived from exotic animals (certain species of birds and reptiles), contact the Natural Heritage Department  of the Ministry of Environment, Water Resources and Drainage.
• Please contact  Veterinary Services for additional information.

Steps

1. Upon arrival at the port of entry, YOU MUST DECLARE all products of animal origin accompanying you in the appropriate section of the Customs Declaration form, whether the items are in checked baggage, hand luggage or on your person.
2. Present your completed Customs Declaration form to a Customs Officer.
3. Present the products, along with your import permit, to an Agricultural Quarantine Officer for inspection at the Agricultural Quarantine Station.

Outcome

When the passenger arrives at the Agricultural Quarantine Station, the products will be examined by a Veterinary Inspector. As long as they meet all the conditions for entry, they will be released to the passenger.

FAILURE TO DECLARE ANY PRODUCTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE CONFISCATION OF THE PRODUCT AND YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO A FINE. 

IF IN DOUBT, DECLARE!

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Importation of Plants
written by Sophia Sayers, July 20, 2012

Why is there no information on the importation of plants and plant materials into Barbados?

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written by Heather Hall, July 20, 2012

Dear Ms. Sayers,

Thank you for your comment. The information you are seeking may be found elsewhere. Please click on the 'Knowledge Centre' tab in the Ministry's Menu box and when it opens, scroll to the 'Plant Insects, Plant Disease, Plant Quarantine, Pesticides' heading. There is an article listing import conditions there.

Hope this helps.

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Farmer
written by Richard, August 16, 2012

Would like information on importation of cattle semen

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Importation of Cattle Semen
written by Heather Hall, August 16, 2012

Dear Richard,

Thank you for your query. Is there a specific country from which you would like to import the semen? Conditions vary depending upon the country of origin. Please contact the Veterinary Services office for details (under the 'Departments' tab at the top left, go to 'Veterinary Services' for our contact information).

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