Heathrow Animal Reception Centre retains internationally recognised animal welfare accreditation

City of London Corporation’s Heathrow Animal Reception Centre secures third consecutive IATA CEIV Live Animals re-certification International accreditation recognises excellence in animal welfare and specialist handling Facility plays a vital role protecting the UK's biosecurity The City of London Corporation’s Heathrow Animal Reception Centre (HARC) has achieved International Air Transport Association (IATA) CEIV Live Animals re-certification for a third consecutive cycle. The globally recognised accreditation independently verifies that HARC continues to meet the highest international standards for animal welfare, specialist handling facilities, training and operational excellence in the transportation of live animals by air. The re-certification follows an independent assessment of HARC's facilities, procedures, staff expertise and regulatory compliance. Operating from Heathrow Airport, HARC protects the UK's biosecurity by carrying out health and welfare checks on animals entering the country, from family pets and livestock to zoo animals and exotic species. The centre plays a vital role in preventing the spread of diseases such as rabies while ensuring animals meet strict welf