UPU
UNIVERSA L
POSTAL
UNION
Berne, 23 June 2014
International Bureau Circular
108
Great Britain – Prohibited items
Dear Sir/Madam,
The designated operator of GREAT BRITAIN, Royal Mail, would like to remind the
designated operators of Union member countries that the import into Great Britain
of human or animal remains/ashes is prohibited. Royal Mail and Parcelforce
Worldwide therefore request that all designated operators give the necessary
instructions and guidance to postal staff and customers about this prohibition.
Yours faithfully,
Akio Miyaji
Director of Operations and Technology