Animal Plant Health Agency
WhatAPHAservices may be affected?
The services delivered byAPHAs Centre for International Trade Team that has been targeted for industrial action may be affected, including the provision of certification, licences and expert advice on the following:
- Imports and exports of animals (including pets and equines)
- Imports and exports of animal products
- Trade in plants and animals that are listed by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
What isAPHAdoing to avoid disruption during the strike action?
Having been made aware of planned targeted strike action,APHAhas put plans in place to minimise any impact to business-critical work as far as possible.
Advice forAPHAservice users
To minimise the risk of potential delays,APHAis encouraging those who use these services to plan-ahead and submit any service-related requests toAPHAin advance.
Details of how to get in touch aboutAPHAs various services can be found in the ContactAP