Karen Williams Port Health Officer

Food of non animal origin (FNAO) is defined as any product intended for human consumption which does not contain any ingredient derived from animals or animal products. Most imported food not of animal origin is not subject to routine checks at the point of entry into the EU

Imported Food Not of Animal Origin

There is requirement that all such imports must comply with EU law and that risk targeted checks are in place (EC) No 882/2004

Official Controls Systematic Documentary Checks Random Identity Checks Physical Checks including sampling

Certain FNAO, where there are known or emerging health risks are subject to enhanced import controls These products can only lawfully enter via specific ports or airports that are approved to received them.

Designated Point of Entry Staff Facilities Equipment Designated Listed

High Risk Foods Food that is either a known or emerging risk to public health due to pathogens, toxins and contaminants

Safeguard Measures Emerging Risks Known Risks High Risk Foods

Arrival of these products must be pre-notified by the importer or their representative to the DPE via completion of a Common Entry Document (Part1) submitted on TRACES and also submission of the original paperwork such a health certificates and analyst’s reports. Documentary Check required on 100% of high risk foods and the % required for physical checks and sampling is specified in legislation. If checks are satisfactory, then Part II is completed on TRACES by an authorised officer and the goods released for free circulation.

Sampling Method specified in legislation Representative

Public Analyst – chemical Public Health Laboratories - microbiological Informal – routine, monitoring Formal – consignment detained Sampling

Failure to meet import conditions 1 Re-export 2 Destruction 3 Remedial Actions or use for another purpose in permitted cases