Shipping of samples to the NIBSC for independent batch release testing 

Please follow these instructions to help avoid any delays or failures in shipping.

1. Shipping address for NIBSC testing is:
National Institute for Biological Standards and Control
Blanche Lane
South Mimms
EN6 3QG
United Kingdom
For the attention of <insert NIBSC contact or test team>

2. All shipments require a commercial invoice showing:
(a) description of goods
(b) value for customs
(c) commodity codes
(d) Incoterms.

3. Invoices must state that the goods are supplied free of charge for regulatory testing.

4. It will need to be clear who will carry out customs clearance, and who is acting as the importer of record in the UK.
(a) If sending organisation is importer of record:
Customs entry in UK will be made in name of the sender. You will need to have a UK customs registration (EORI) and a broker/courier who has power-of-attorney to make declaration on your behalf.

(b) If the NIBSC is importer of record:
Shipment will need to be handed over to our nominated broker, as shown below. Waybills and/or invoice must also show following texts:
“notify party: Dangerous Goods International, 0208-814-0404, clearance@dgiglobal.com"
“MHRA EORI # GB888849726000”

5. Our nominated broker is:
Dangerous Goods International (DGI)
Unit C8, Heathrow Corp. Park, Green Lane, Hounslow TW46ER
Tel: 0208-814-0404, email: clearance@dgiglobal.com

6. Send a copy of shipping documents and tracking details to:
(a) your NIBSC contact
(b) inbound@mhra.gov.uk
(c) clearance@dgiglobal.com (not needed if you are importer of record and using your own broker)

7. For any queries, issues or guidance please contact our imports team at inbound@mhra.gov.uk