Importing

Amendments to Retained Regulation 2019/1793: Controls Applied to Imported Food and Feed not of Animal Origin: summary of stakeholder responses

This consultation was issued on 14th April 2022 and closed on 7th July 2022. It is a joint Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) consultation on proposed amendments to Retained Regulation 2019/1793. This retained EU legilsation applies a temporary increase of official controls and special conditions governing the entry into Great Britain of certain food and feed of non-animal origin from certain countries. 

Notifying authorities of high-risk food and feed imports

Importers must pre-notify authorities before high-risk food and feed arrives in Great Britain.

Moving composite products into Northern Ireland

Composite products must satisfy specific requirements to enter Northern Ireland and the EU. Changes to the definition of composite products and certain requirements have been made to simplify the process.

High risk food of non-animal origin

Some foods of non-animal origin are considered high risk food of non-animal origin (HRFNAO) because they pose health risks associated with the country of origin.

Moving food of non-animal origin from Great Britain to Northern Ireland

Extraction solvents authorisation guidance

Extraction solvents authorisation requirements and what you need to submit as part of your application.

How risk analysis keeps food and feed safe

Risk analysis is the process of assessing, managing and communicating food and animal feed safety risks. It’s how we ensure high standards of food and feed safety and protect consumers.

Background on placing a regulated product on the market

Pre-market approval procedure for food and animal feed products and processes requiring authorisation.

Regulated products application guidance

What you need to submit as part of your regulated product application.

Importing composite products

A composite product is defined in legislation as a foodstuff intended for human consumption that contains both processed products of animal origin and products of plant origin.

Chemical safety

Importing products of non-animal origin

Explains the legal requirements that food businesses who import products of non-animal origin into GB must comply with.

Importing sugar and sweeteners

Guidance on additives, labelling, packaging and hygiene when importing sugar and sweeteners.

Importing salt or low sodium salt alternatives

Guidance on additives, labelling, packaging and hygiene when importing salt products.

Importing plant products and vegetarian products

Information on importing plant and vegetarian products, including additives, labelling and chemical safety. This doesn't include fruit and vegetables

Importing confectionery

Guidance on licensing, labelling, packaging, chemical safety when importing confectionery products.

Importing sauces containing products of animal origin

Guidance on food hygiene and contaminants when importing sauces containing products of animal origin.

Importing nuts

Guidance on labelling, contaminants and what to look out for when importing nuts.

Importing fruit and vegetables

Guidance on what a higher risk product is, labelling, packaging, chemical safety and controls on plant health.

Importing food supplements and health foods

Guidance on labelling, contaminants and what to look out for when importing products which come from animals.

Importing drinks

Guidance on licensing, labelling, packaging, chemical safety when importing drinks.

Importing cooking oils

Guidance on licensing, labelling, packaging, chemical safety when importing cooking oils.

Importing cereals

Guidance on licensing, labelling, packaging, chemical safety when importing cereals.

Importing bakery products

Guidance on licensing, labelling, packaging, and chemical safety when importing bakery products.

Imported food - trade information

Guidance for traders on importing certain foodstuffs, import restrictions and further information on labelling, packaging, chemical safety, additives and organic products.