Impex Services International: The Company That Transports Beagle Puppies
Impex Services International Ltd is the company that physically transports beagle puppies from MBR Acres in Huntingdon to client laboratories across the United Kingdom. It represents the physical link between the breeding facility and the laboratories where the dogs will be used in experiments.
Company Details
- Company name: Impex Services International Ltd
- Registered location: Islip, Northamptonshire
- Director: Russell Philip Morgan
- Licence: Licensed by the Home Office as an animal transport company under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA)
Under ASPA, the transport of animals between licensed establishments requires a specific Home Office licence. Impex Services International holds that licence, authorising it to collect animals from MBR Acres and deliver them to recipient laboratories.
How Impex Operates
Impex operates discreetly. Its vehicles are typically unmarked, carrying no livery that would identify them as transporting laboratory animals. The company does not maintain a significant public profile. This discretion is consistent with the broader pattern of secrecy that surrounds the supply chain connecting MBR Acres to UK laboratories.
Campaigners at Camp Beagle have documented the arrival and departure of Impex vehicles at MBR Acres as part of the ongoing public monitoring of the facility. All observation is conducted from the public road, which is lawful.
The Supply Chain
Impex sits at a critical point in the supply chain:
- MBR Acres breeds beagle puppies in windowless sheds in Huntingdon.
- At approximately sixteen weeks old, puppies are loaded into Impex vehicles.
- Impex transports the puppies to client laboratories, including Labcorp UK (Huntingdon), Charles River Laboratories, and Sequani.
- The dogs are used in experiments and killed. None are rehomed.
Without Impex, the logistical chain between MBR Acres and the laboratories would break down. The company is therefore a material participant in the operations that Camp Beagle campaigns against.
Frequently Asked Questions About Impex Services International
What does Impex Services International do?
Impex Services International Ltd transports beagle puppies from MBR Acres in Huntingdon to client laboratories across the UK. It is licensed by the Home Office under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 to transport laboratory animals between licensed establishments.
Where is Impex Services International registered?
Impex Services International Ltd is registered in Islip, Northamptonshire. The company’s director is Russell Philip Morgan. Company details are publicly available through Companies House.
Why does Camp Beagle focus on Impex?
Impex Services International is the physical link between MBR Acres and the laboratories that use the beagles. Without licensed transport, the animals cannot move between licensed establishments. Impex is therefore a material participant in the supply chain that Camp Beagle campaigns against. Identifying all elements of that supply chain is part of the campaign’s transparency work.