No images? Click here Dear subscriber, Welcome to our Brexit Ezine. On the 21 April, the rules relating to official controls and health certification requirements for composite products are changing. Composite products are foods that contain both processed products of animal origin and products of plant origin, for example, a ham sandwich, pepperoni pizza, spinach and ham quiche. The requirements for importing composite products into the EU are no longer based on the percentage of ingredients of animal origin, but rather on the risks to animal and public health posed by the composite product. Please note that the Protocol on Ireland / Northern Ireland means that no new procedures apply to goods moving between Northern Ireland and Ireland (and other EU Member States) in either direction.
Trader Notice on changes to composite product import requirementsThe changes to the rules relating to import controls and health certification requirements for composite products on 21 April 2021 are outlined below. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has published a Trader Notice on the new composite product import requirements. What are the changes to certification?Some composite products that currently do not need a health cert to be imported to the EU will now need one. Other composite products that are exempt from certification will require a new document, called a ‘private attestation’. Composite products are now categorised based on risk into Higher risk and Lower risk 1. Higher risk composite products
These composite products must be accompanied by a health certificate 2. Lower risk composite products
These composite products must be accompanied by a private attestation
The new health certificate must be used from April 2021 if the composite product doesn’t currently require a health certificate to be imported to the EU but requires a health certificate under the new rules. What are the changes to import controls?All composite products have import requirements and, depending on their content and shelf-stability, require either a health certificate or a private attestation for their import. All composite products except those outlined in Table 1: Composite products exempted from controls at the BCP of the DAFM Trader Notice will require veterinary checks at the Border Control Post (BCP). This requires registering with DAFM and on TRACES-NT and prenotification to the BCP at least 24 hours in advance of the consignments arrival. More information on what is involved with veterinary checks at the BCP is available in the FSAI's eLearning module Brexit - Food Import Requirements and in previous editions of the FSAI's Brexit Ezine (Documentation Ezine; Identity/Physical checks Ezine). The EU Commission have developed a decision tree and a Question and Answer Document to help with the rules applicable to composite products. Further information is available on the Commission’s website.
Both of the FSAI's Brexit eLearning modules are being updated to reflect the changes coming in on the 21 April and we will keep you updated on this.
Upcoming Brexit webinarChanges to composite product import requirements: Wednesday 14 April @ 2pmThe Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is hosting a webinar this week on the changing requirements for the importation of composite products from 21 April 2021. Register here for the event. DAFM have drafted a guidance note on completion of the private attestation which will be discussed in more detail at the webinar.
FSAI Brexit ResourcesVisit the FSAI's Brexit Resources page to find all our food business resources in one place. Irish Exporters: Get ready for new UK Import ControlsIrish businesses exporting to the UK must maximise the available time to prepare for the introduction of new import controls being introduced on 1 October 2021, 1 January 2022 and 1 March 2022. The new UK import controls will impact on exporters of all products of animal origin, including all meat, dairy, fish and composite products incorporating products of animal origin, certain animal by-products, high risk food not of animal origin as well as regulated plants and plant products. It’s crucial that exporters understand these new UK import requirements and ensure everyone in the supply chain are clear on their roles and responsibilities. A range of Government supports are available, including training and grants, to help your business deal with these changes.Click here for more information. You will also need to engage with your UK importer and with the UK authorities. For up-to-date information on Brexit, visit our website at www.fsai.ie/Brexit or email Brexit@fsai.ie if you have any specific questions. Look out for future FSAI Brexit Ezines. You can change your preferences or unsubscribe at any time using the links at the bottom of the email.
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