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Non-commercial and laboratory samples from third countries
This page contains information on special veterinary conditions for importing “non-commercial samples” intended for special use, e.g. testing of machines, development of products, laboratory analyses or research.
If the product cannot fully comply with the standard import conditions (e.g. animal by-products of category 1 for BSE-diagnosis) the Federal veterinary office can issue import permits to special conditions for limited quantities – provided that the planned import concept can guarantee a “channelled” use and final disposal of the samples, avoiding direct or indirect (by contamination) threats to human or animal health. Such samples can only be imported at the airports of Zurich of Geneva when coming from third countries and if they are subject to a border veterinary control. Re-export is only possible if the responsible authority of the original country of origin and the FVO are giving approval.
Procedure for import permit for consignments of animal products as samples for technical purposes, for special studies or analysis coming from third countries
The importing of animal products as samples for technical purposes, for special studies or analysis has to be approved. Please send your detailed application by the form 09/20b to the FVO.
Import request for animal products as samples for technical purposes, for special studies and analysis coming from third countries
If such animal products are intended for re-export, please fill in the relevant sections in the form.
The regulations on re-exports are set forth in Technical Directive TW DH 01/2010 (latest version in each case).
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