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What records should accompany palletised animal by-products?

By PalletChecker · AI-assisted, source-linked guidance

Reviewed 2026-10-03 · Source backed guidance; cargo and site specific assessment required

Applies to: Great Britain; destination and site rules may differ

Where an ABP commercial document is required, a normal pallet label or purchase invoice alone may omit necessary information. The document identifies material, category, quantity, movement and operators. Match each pallet to the consignment records and check any applicable exemption.

What to check next

• Use the applicable commercial-document format.
• Maintain traceability when repacking or splitting the load.

Sources

• APHA: ABP categories and consignment records

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