SGS Informs on EU Intention to Strengthen Feed and Food Import Regulation
The European Union announced Commission Regulation (EU) No 925/20131 in the Official Journal on 25 September 2013. The regulation amends annex I to Regulation (EU) No 669/2009 implementing Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the increased level of official controls on imports of certain feed and food of non-animal origin. The updates shall apply from 1 October 2013.
Bangkok, Thailand, November 19, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Increased Level of Import Controls on Feed and Food
The Commission Regulation (EC) No 669/20092 established rules concerning the increased level of official controls to be carried out on imports of feed and food of non-animal origin listed in Annex I at the points of entry into the territories referred to in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 882/2004. Article 2 of regulation No 669/2009 states that the list in Annex I shall be reviewed on a regular basis, and at least quarterly, taking into account at least the sources of information referred to in that Article. This list in Annex 1 is a target for regular checks based on the occurrence and relevance of food incidents notified through the rapid alert system for food and feed (RASFF), the findings of missions to third countries carried out by the Food and Veterinary Office, as well as the quarterly reports on consignments of feed and food of non-animal origin.
The list in Annex 1 should be amended by deleting the entries for commodities for which the available information indicates an overall satisfactory degree of compliance with the relevant safety requirements provided for in Union legislation and for which an increased level of official controls is therefore no longer justified. Such as the entries in the Annex I list concerning consignments of watermelon from Brazil due to Salmonella and tomatoes from Turkey due to pesticides should be deleted.
The complete list can be found in the Annex I of this (EU) No 925/2013 regulation. The frequency of the official controls for physical and identity checks are unchanged.
These amendments will take effect from 1 October 2013.
References:
(1) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 925/2013 (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2013:254:0012:0019:EN:PDF)
(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 669/2009 (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2009:194:0011:0021:EN:PDF)
About SGS Food Safety Services
SGS is committed to keeping you informed of regulatory news and developments. Leveraging a global network of laboratories and food experts, SGS provides a comprehensive range of food safety and quality solutions including analytical testing, audits, certifications, inspections and technical support. SGS continually invests in world class testing capabilities (http://www.sgs.com/en/Agriculture-Food/Food/Processors-and-Suppliers/Testing-and-Analytical-Services.aspx) and state-of-the-art technology to help you reduce risks, and improve food safety and quality.
Please contact the SGS experts should you require more information.
Contact details:
SGS Consumer Testing Services
Supaporn Surawattanaboon
R&D Chemist
SGS (Thailand) Limited
Bangkok, Thailand
t: +66 2 683 0541
Email: cts.media@sgs.com
Website: http://www.foodsafety.sgs.com
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 75 000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1 500 offices and laboratories around the world.
The Commission Regulation (EC) No 669/20092 established rules concerning the increased level of official controls to be carried out on imports of feed and food of non-animal origin listed in Annex I at the points of entry into the territories referred to in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 882/2004. Article 2 of regulation No 669/2009 states that the list in Annex I shall be reviewed on a regular basis, and at least quarterly, taking into account at least the sources of information referred to in that Article. This list in Annex 1 is a target for regular checks based on the occurrence and relevance of food incidents notified through the rapid alert system for food and feed (RASFF), the findings of missions to third countries carried out by the Food and Veterinary Office, as well as the quarterly reports on consignments of feed and food of non-animal origin.
The list in Annex 1 should be amended by deleting the entries for commodities for which the available information indicates an overall satisfactory degree of compliance with the relevant safety requirements provided for in Union legislation and for which an increased level of official controls is therefore no longer justified. Such as the entries in the Annex I list concerning consignments of watermelon from Brazil due to Salmonella and tomatoes from Turkey due to pesticides should be deleted.
The complete list can be found in the Annex I of this (EU) No 925/2013 regulation. The frequency of the official controls for physical and identity checks are unchanged.
These amendments will take effect from 1 October 2013.
References:
(1) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 925/2013 (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2013:254:0012:0019:EN:PDF)
(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 669/2009 (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2009:194:0011:0021:EN:PDF)
About SGS Food Safety Services
SGS is committed to keeping you informed of regulatory news and developments. Leveraging a global network of laboratories and food experts, SGS provides a comprehensive range of food safety and quality solutions including analytical testing, audits, certifications, inspections and technical support. SGS continually invests in world class testing capabilities (http://www.sgs.com/en/Agriculture-Food/Food/Processors-and-Suppliers/Testing-and-Analytical-Services.aspx) and state-of-the-art technology to help you reduce risks, and improve food safety and quality.
Please contact the SGS experts should you require more information.
Contact details:
SGS Consumer Testing Services
Supaporn Surawattanaboon
R&D Chemist
SGS (Thailand) Limited
Bangkok, Thailand
t: +66 2 683 0541
Email: cts.media@sgs.com
Website: http://www.foodsafety.sgs.com
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 75 000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1 500 offices and laboratories around the world.
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SGS Consumer Testing Services
Supaporn Surawattanaboon
+66 2 683 0541
http://www.foodsafety.sgs.com
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Supaporn Surawattanaboon
+66 2 683 0541
http://www.foodsafety.sgs.com
R&D Chemist
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