Common Health Entry Documents
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Importing food, animals, and agricultural products into the UK requires more than just transport. It demands full compliance with government regulations and veterinary checks at the border. At George Baker Shipping, we provide specialist CHED (Common Health Entry Document) services to keep your goods moving smoothly through every stage of the import process.
Our dedicated in-house customs team works with port health authorities and inspection hubs across the UK, ensuring your shipments are cleared efficiently, legally, and on time.
Our CHED Services
- Completing CHED Forms (CHED-A, CHED-D, CHED-P, CHED-PP, and more)
- Submitting Physical Certificates to Port Health Authorities
- Paying Local Fees on Your Behalf for faster release
- Arranging and Coordinating Port Inspections
- Completing IUU Documentation where required
Why Importers Choose George Baker Shipping
Trusted CHED & Customs Specialists
From high-risk food imports to agricultural products and animal feed, GBS ensures your compliance obligations are met in full. We manage everything, such as forms, inspections, fees, and documentation – so you avoid costly mistakes and delays.
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George Baker’s CHED Services Solutions
Completion of CHED Forms
Correctly completing a CHED form is vital for smooth UK import clearance. Each type of CHED, whether CHED-A for live animals, CHED-P for products of animal origin (POAO), CHED-PP for other regulated substances such as plant products, or CHED-D for food and feed products, has specific requirements that must be met. Our experienced customs team ensures all information is entered accurately, minimising the risk of rejection or delays at Border Control Posts.
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Certificate Submission
Alongside the electronic submission, many CHED processes still require physical certificates to be lodged with the relevant authorities. We take responsibility for preparing, presenting, and submitting these documents on time to Port Health and Border Control Posts.
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Local Fee Settlement
Import inspections and veterinary checks often come with local fees that must be settled before goods are released. To remove the hassle for our customers, George Baker Shipping pays these fees directly on your behalf.
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Inspection Arrangements
Goods that require CHED clearance are frequently subject to physical inspections at UK ports. We coordinate with the relevant Border Control Posts to arrange these checks at the earliest opportunity, helping to reduce waiting times and prevent costly storage charges.
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IUU Documentation
For seafood and marine imports, compliance with Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing regulations is essential. Failure to provide correct IUU documentation can result in seizure, fines, or outright rejection of goods.
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At George Baker Shipping, we understand how critical CHED compliance is to UK imports. With decades of logistics and customs experience, we deliver end-to-end CHED support that saves time, reduces risk, and keeps your supply chain compliant.
Let us take care of the paperwork, certificates, and inspections, so your goods get cleared without delay.
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