Bovine embryos [EUDN 2006/ 168]
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
On 7 October 2025, following an outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease in Spain that was confirmed on 3 October 2025, imports from Spain of bovine 
embryos were suspended completely. Following review, Defra has concluded that the suspension of imports from Spain of bovine embryos 
collected before 3 April 2025 can be lifted. Imports of bovine embryos collected on or after this date remain suspended. A footnote has been 
added to Spain's entry, stipulating that 'Imports of bovine embryos collected in this territory on or after 03/04/2025 are suspended.'
24/11/2025
France
On 1 July 2025, following an outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease in France that was confirmed on 29 June 2025, imports from France of bovine 
embryos were suspended completely. Following review, Defra has concluded that the suspension of imports from France of bovine embryos 
collected before 29 December 2024 can be lifted. Imports of bovine embryos collected on or after this date remain suspended. A footnote has 
been added to France's entry, stipulating that 'Imports of bovine embryos collected in this territory on or after 29/12/2024 are suspended.'
15/10/2025
Italy
On 25 June 2025, following an outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease in Italy that was confirmed on 21 June 2025, imports from Italy of bovine embryos 
were suspended completely. Following review, Defra has concluded that the suspension of imports from Italy of bovine embryos collected before 
21 December 2024 can be lifted. Imports of bovine embryos collected on or after this date remain suspended. A footnote has been added to Italy's 
entry, stipulating that 'Imports of bovine embryos collected in this territory on or after 21/12/2024 are suspended.'
15/10/2025
Spain
Bovine embryos from Spain are no longer approved for export to Great Britain, following an outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease confirmed on 3 
October 2025.
07/10/2025
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. As a result, the suspension on 
imports of bovine embryos from Hungary has been lifted. A footnote 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'. 
17/09/2025
France
Bovine embryos from France are no longer approved for export to Great Britain, following an outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease confirmed on 29 
June 2025.
01/07/2025
Italy
Bovine embryos from Italy are no longer approved for export to Great Britain, following an outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease confirmed on 21 June 
2025.
25/06/2025
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 bovine embryos 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 the containment zone (DE-1) can be recognised as free of FMD from 14/05/2025. As a result, 
the suspension on imports of bovine embryos from DE-1 has been lifted. A footnote has been added to DE-1, which stipulates that 'for certification 
purposes, this territory is considered to have been free of FMD from 14/05/2025'. 
14/05/2025
Austria
Bovine embryos from Austria are no longer approved for export to Great Britain, following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that was 
reported on the Hungary-Austria border on 26 March 2025.
27/03/2025
List of trading partners approved to export bovine embryos to Great Britain
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Country
Description of Change
Date of Update 
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
Germany
Following an assessment of the measures implemented by the German authorities in response to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) 
confirmed on 10 January 2025, the UK has recognised regionalisation for this outbreak. Imports of bovine embryos from FMD-free zones in 
Germany (DE-0) are now permitted.
24/03/2025
Slovakia 
Bovine embryos from Slovakia are no longer approved for export to Great Britain, following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that was 
confirmed on the Hungary-Slovakia border on 6 March 2025.
07/03/2025
Hungary
Bovine embryos from Hungary are no longer approved for export to Great Britain, following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that was 
confirmed on 6 March 2025.
07/03/2025
Germany
*SUPERSEDED* Bovine embryos from Germany are no longer approved for export to Great Britain, following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth 
disease that was confirmed on 10 January 2025.
13/01/2025
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EU and EFTA Countries
List of trading partners approved to export bovine embryos to Great Britain
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2006/168/contents
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ISO Code
Country
Description of the territory (if appropriate)
AT
Austria
Whole country
BE
Belgium
Whole country
BG
Bulgaria
Whole country
CH 
Switzerland
Whole country
CY
Cyprus
Whole country
CZ
Czech Republic
Whole country
DE-0 (a)
Germany
Whole country, excluding DE-1
DE-1 (b)
Germany
Those areas of Germany listed in a document 
published here.
DK
Denmark
Whole country
EE
Estonia
Whole country
EL
Greece
Whole country
ES (f)
Spain
Whole country
FI
Finland
Whole country
FR (c)
France
Whole country
HR
Croatia
Whole country
HU (e)
Hungary
Whole country
IE
Ireland
Whole country
IT (d)
Italy
Whole country
LI
Liechtenstein
Whole country
LT
Lithuania
Whole country
LU
Luxembourg
Whole country
LV
Latvia
Whole country
MT
Malta
Whole country
NL
Netherlands
Whole country
NO
Norway
Whole country
PL
Poland
Whole country
This document is published by the Secretary of State, with the consent of the Scottish Ministers and Welsh 
Ministers, in accordance with EUDN 2006/168
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ISO Code
Country
Description of the territory (if appropriate)
PT 
Portugal
Whole country
RO
Romania
Whole country
SE
Sweden
Whole country
SI
Slovenia
Whole country
SK
Slovakia
Trade from whole country is currently suspended
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Footnotes
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b
c
d
e
For certification purposes, this territory is considered to have been free of FMD from 10/09/2025.
f
For certification purposes, this territory is considered to have been free of FMD for more than 24 months.
For certification purposes, this territory is considered to have been free of FMD from 14/05/2025.
Imports of bovine embryos collected in this territory on or after 29/12/2024 are suspended.
Imports of bovine embryos collected in this territory on or after 21/12/2024 are suspended.
Imports of bovine embryos collected in this territory on or after 03/04/2025 are suspended.
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