A Border Control Post (BCP) is an inspection post designated and approved in line with GB legislation for carrying out checks on animals and animal products arriving from third countries at the GB border.
Border Control Post (previously referred to as a BIP, Border Inspection Post). For goods coveredby EHC or Phyto they must be presented at the BCP when they first enter the Customs territory.
For example for an export from UK to Germany the BCP would be at the first touch point in the
EU, probably Calais. Be aware that there is normally a charge levied by the BCP of around €50
per consignment to be checked.