Milk and dairy products entering the EU are inspected at a border inspection post (BIP). The list of BIPs is established in Commission Decision 2009/821/EC. Member States’ official veterinarians shall check that batches of raw milk and dairy products meet all of the requirements laid down in European legislation.
Veterinary checks are performed pursuant to Directive 97/78/EC laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries.