# The Animals and Animal Products (Import And Export) Regulations 1998, Regulation 20: Consignments constituting a danger to health


Where checks at the quarantine centre or border inspection post reveal that a consignment of animals is likely to constitute a danger to animal or human health, the official veterinarian shall immediately seize and destroy the consignment, and the costs of such action shall be payable by the importer or his representative.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/190/regulation/20 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/animals-and-animal-products-import-and-export-regulations-1998/regulation-20
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