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INTRODUCTION TO NI IMPORTED FOOD AND OFFICIAL CONTROLS


WELCOME TO THIS ONLINE LEARNING EXPERIENCE!


This course is currently being reviewed and updates planned.

This has been written by regulators, for regulators. It aims to support your
work in imported food control, whether you are based inland or are new to
working for a port health authority.

All local authorities have responsibilities for imported food control – this is
clarified in the Food Law Code of Practice, in EU legislation and in domestic
legislation.

The purpose of imported food law is to guarantee a high level of protection of
human life and health and the protection of consumers’ interests. It also
guarantees fair practices in food trade, taking into account animal health and
welfare, plant health and the environment. These high-level messages are
enshrined in the General Food Law Regulation (EC) 178/2002.

We know that the majority of imported food regulation happens at our major sea
and air ports, primarily of those foodstuffs which are known or suspected to be
high risk, i.e. Products of Animal Origin (POAO) and High-Risk Food Not of
Animal Origin (High Risk FNAO). These products are regulated by Official
Veterinary Surgeons (OVSs), Official Fish Inspectors (OFIs) and Port
Health/Environmental Health Officers (PHOs/EHOs) at the border.

However, this first line of defence at the ports does not operate in isolation
but relies on inland expertise to support it with intel and with parallel
regulatory activities. These vital inland checks could be thought of as the
‘second line of defence’ and are carried out by Environmental Health and Trading
Standards staff within local authorities.

This course is an introduction to all the responsibilities for imported food
control which you need to be aware of, the actions you may need to take and how
to do it. Please note that imported feed is not covered in this e-learning as
there is another dedicated e-learning available for this.

As you work your way through this course, you can access the helpful glossary
which defines acronyms and potential new terms at any point. You can find it on
the left-hand bar of each chapter.

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