Porcine semen [EUDN 2012/ 137]
Source: data.gov.uk (2026-01-14)

EU and EFTA countries approved to export animals and animal products to Great Britain. Check if EU and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) states are approved to export animals and animal products to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).

Official veterinarians must comply with the certification requirements listed in these documents.

Recent Changes
Country
Description of Change
Date of Update 
Spain
An outbreak of African Swine Fever in wild boar has been reported in Spain in the municipality of Cerdanyola del Valles. Imports of porcine semen 
from Spain are no longer approved
02/12/2025
Hungary
Defra has reviewed the actions taken by the Hungarian Competent Authority in response to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) that 
was confirmed on 6 March 2025 and concluded that Hungary can be considered as free of FMD from 10/09/2025. Footnote 'b' has been added to 
Hungary's entry, which stipulates that 'for certification purposes, this territory is considered to have been free of FMD from 10/09/2025'. Imports of 
porcine semen from Hungary to Great Britain remain suspended due to outbreaks of African Swine Fever. 
17/09/2025
Austria
Defra has reviewed the actions taken by the Austrian Competent Authority in response to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that was reported 
on the Hungary-Austria border on 26 March 2025. As a result, the suspension on imports of porcine semen from Austria has been lifted.
24/06/2025
Germany
Defra has reviewed the actions taken by the German Competent Authority in response to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) that was 
confirmed on 10 January 2025 and concluded that Germany can be recognised as free of FMD from 14/05/2025. Footnote 'a' has been added to 
Germany's entry, which stipulates that 'for certification purposes, this territory is considered to have been free of FMD from 14/05/2025.' Imports of 
porcine semen from Germany to Great Britain remain suspended due to outbreaks of African Swine Fever.
14/05/2025
Austria
Imports of porcine semen from Austria to Great Britain are suspended due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that was reported on the 
Hungary-Austria border on 26 March 2025.
27/03/2025
Slovakia 
Foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed in Slovakia on 21 March 2025. The restrictions outlined in the entry dated 07/03/2025 continue to apply. 
27/03/2025
Slovakia
Imports of porcine semen from Slovakia to Great Britain are suspended following outbreak of African Swine Fever. Imports of porcine semen from 
Slovakia to Great Britain are now additionally suspended due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that was confirmed on the Hungary-
Slovakia border on 6 March 2025.
07/03/2025
Hungary
Imports of porcine semen from Hungary to Great Britain are suspended following outbreak of African Swine Fever. Imports of porcine semen from 
Hungary to Great Britain are now additionally suspended due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that was confirmed on 6 March 2025.
07/03/2025
Germany
Imports of porcine semen from Germany to Great Britain are suspended following outbreak of African Swine Fever. Imports of porcine semen from 
Germany to Great Britain are now additionally suspended due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that was confirmed on 10 January 2025.
13/01/2025
Sweden
An outbreak of African Swine Fever in wild boar has been reported in Sweden. Imports of porcine semen from Sweden are no longer approved.
03/10/2023
Croatia
Outbreaks of African Swine Fever in wild boar have been reported in Croatia. Imports of porcine semen from Croatia are no longer approved
06/07/2023
Greece
Outbreaks of African Swine Fever in wild boar have been reported in Greece. Imports of porcine semen from Greece are no longer approved
09/02/2023
List of EU & EFTA trading partners approved to export porcine semen to Great Britain
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EU and EFTA Countries
List of trading partners approved to export porcine semen to Great Britain
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2012/137/contents
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ISO Code
Country
Remarks
AT
Austria
BE
Belgium
BG
Bulgaria
Prohibition on the importation into Great Britain, Channel Islands and Isle of Man of consignments of porcine semen due to 
African Swine Fever and Classical Swine Fever disease status.
CH
Switzerland
CY
Cyprus
CZ
Czech Republic
Prohibition on the importation into Great Britain, Channel Islands and Isle of Man of consignments of porcine semen due to 
African Swine Fever disease status.
DE (a)
Germany
Prohibition on the importation into Great Britain, Channel Islands and Isle of Man of consignments of porcine semen due to 
African Swine Fever status.
DK
Denmark
EE
Estonia
Prohibition on the importation into Great Britain, Channel Islands and Isle of Man of consignments of porcine semen due to 
African Swine Fever disease status.
EL
Greece
Prohibition on the importation into Great Britain, Channel Islands and Isle of Man of consignments of porcine semen due to 
African Swine Fever disease status.
ES
Spain
Prohibition on the importation into Great Britain, Channel Islands and Isle of Man of consignments of porcine semen due to 
African Swine Fever disease status.
FI
Finland
FR
France
HR
Croatia
Prohibition on the importation into Great Britain, Channel Islands and Isle of Man of consignments of porcine semen due to 
African Swine Fever disease status.
HU (b)
Hungary
Prohibition on the importation into Great Britain, Channel Islands and Isle of Man of consignments of porcine semen due to 
African Swine Fever and status.
IE
Ireland
This document is published by the Secretary of State, with the consent of the Scottish Ministers and Welsh Ministers, in accordance with EUDN 2012/137
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ISO Code
Country
Remarks
IT
Italy
Prohibition on the importation into Great Britain, Channel Islands and Isle of Man of consignments of porcine semen due to 
African Swine Fever disease status.
LI
Liechtenstein
LT
Lithuania
Prohibition on the importation into Great Britain, Channel Islands and Isle of Man of consignments of porcine semen due to 
African Swine Fever disease status.
LU
Luxembourg
LV
Latvia
Prohibition on the importation into Great Britain, Channel Islands and Isle of Man of consignments of porcine semen due to 
African Swine Fever disease status.
MT
Malta
NL
Netherlands
NO
Norway
PL
Poland
Prohibition on the importation into Great Britain, Channel Islands and Isle of Man of consignments of porcine semen due to 
African Swine Fever disease status.
PT
Portugal
RO
Romania
Prohibition on the importation into Great Britain, Channel Islands and Isle of Man of consignments of porcine semen due to 
African Swine Fever and Classical Swine Fever disease status.
SE
Sweden
Prohibition on the importation into Great Britain, Channel Islands and Isle of Man of consignments of porcine semen due to 
African Swine Fever disease status.
SI
Slovenia
SK
Slovakia
Prohibition on the importation into Great Britain, Channel Islands and Isle of Man of consignments of porcine semen.
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Footnotes
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b
For certification purposes, this territory is considered to have been free of FMD from 14/05/2025.
For certification purposes, this territory is considered to have been free of FMD from 10/09/2025.
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