Overview
Officers should have a clear understanding of the import controls on feed – including sampling and analysis and specific measures relating to feed not of animal origin – or at minimum a basic knowledge of these if they are working inland. They should be familiar with the port environment and the agencies involved in import controls, and be able to use the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed. Those involved in the control of the import of ammonium nitrate material will also have a clear understanding of the relevant legislation.
Core Learning Resources
Importing products of non-animal origin
Food Standards Agency (FSA), 2017
FSA, 2017
Includes Regulation 669/2009: Increased level of import controls on certain feed and food
Guidance for enforcement authorities
FSA, 2017
Animal Nutrition: Official Controls
Europa
Includes Regulation 882/2004: Official controls for the verification of compliance
Europa
Includes Regulation 178/2002: General requirements and principles of food law
Resource Pack: Inland Enforcement of Imported Feed and Food Controls
FSA, 2012
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) (archived)
Importing Solid Ammonium Nitrate
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), 2016
Training Courses
Mersey Port Health Authority
Events
Further Reading
FSA
Imports / Exports: Animals and Animal Products
Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and DEFRA, 2015
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)