A list of border control posts (BCPs) and control points (CPs) for plants imported to the UK.
If youre a port or airport operator and interested in building new or modifying existing border control posts, read guidance on applying to set up a BCP.
Published 6 August 2024 Last updated 22 November 2024 +show all updates
Updated the list of UK control points for plant imports.
Updated contact details in the Plant imports: control points in the UK list
Updated the Plant imports: border control posts at UK airports list
We have removed the entry for Heathrow Airport Airport Perishable Handling Ltd (APH) as that is no longer operational. We have added Heathrow Airport Heathrow Perishable Centre (HPC) as a newly designated border control post.
Updated the Plant imports: border control posts at UK airports list
Added 'Heathrow Airport - Swissport Cargo Services (HCH)' as an entry under the Plant imports: border control posts at UK airports list. Removed the entry for 'Heathrow Airport - Worldwide Flight Services Ltd, Building 552' under the same list.
Removed the listing for 'Heathrow Airport - Swissport Cargo Services' as this was published in error.
Updated opening times for Harwich Inspection centre in Plant imports: border control posts at UK ports attachment.
We've republished this information in a more accessible format. The information was previously published elsewhere on GOV.UK: https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20240730174118/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/plant-imports-authorised-points-of-entry-to-the-uk
