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Veterinary Services requires permits for the importation of certain animals and animal products. In addition, a permit is required for the importation and interstate movement of bacteria, viruses, and prion agents that are disease agents of animals and poultry. VS initiated the issuance of permits through ePermits in July 2006. As of April 30, 2007, the Import Authorization System (IAS) has been discontinued.
Veterinary Biological Product Permits - The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Center for Veterinary Biologics requires a permit for each shipment of veterinary biological products to be imported, and for each transit shipment of biological products moved through the United States. Each person making application to import veterinary biologics shall reside and/or operate a business establishment in the United States or both.
BRS requires a permit or notification for the importation, interstate movement, or release of genetically engineered organisms considered to be regulated articles. Learn more about the BRS permitting and notification processes by clicking on the "More" link above. Apply Online for a BRS Notification or Permit
Plant Protection and Quarantine requires permits for importation into and transit though the United States of plants and plant products; and the importation into, transit through, and interstate movement within the United States of plant pests (plant feeding insects, mites, snails, slugs, and plant pathogens), biological control organisms of plant pests and weeds, parasitic plants and Federally listed noxious weeds under regulatory authorities.
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