Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 on the temporary increase of official controls and emergency measures governing the entry into the Union of certain goods from certain third countries

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Residues Toxicity/poisoning Inspection International trade Cereals/grains/rice Vegetables/legumes Pesticides Agricultural commodities

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

This regulation enters into force on 14 December 2019.

Abstract

This Regulation sets out a list in Annex I of food and feed of non-animal origin from certain third countries subject to a temporary increase of official controls at the entry into the Union, in accordance with Article 47(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625. It also sets out a list in Annex II of food and feed of non-animal origin subject to emergency measures due to the risk of contamination by mycotoxins, including aflatoxins, pesticide residues, pentachlorophenol and dioxins and microbiological contamination, in accordance with Article 53(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002. In addition, it establishes rules on the frequency of identity checks and physical checks for the consignments of these goods, taking into account in particular the level of risk associated with the hazard under consideration and the frequency of border rejections. Furthermore, it lays down rules on the methods to be used for sampling and for laboratory analyses. As regards in particular goods subject to emergency measures, it establishes rules concerning the model official certificate required to accompany consignments and the requirements for such official certificate, and rules for the issuance of replacement official certificates.

Full text

English

Website

eur-lex.europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implements

Regulation (EC) No. 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety

Legislation | European Union | 2002 (2019)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Early warning system, Institution, Data collection/reporting, Packaging/labelling, Fraud, Access-to-information, Consumer protection, Processing/handling, Business/industry/corporations, Internal trade, International trade, Liability/compensation, Public health, Residues, Risk assessment/management, Standards, Transport/storage, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal welfare, Protection of environment, Agricultural commodities, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council on official controls and other official activities performed to ensure the application of food and feed law, rules on animal health and welfare, plant health and plant protection products.

Legislation | European Union | 2017 (2021)

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade, International trade, Ecological production/organic production, Certification, Agricultural commodities, Residues, Drugs, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal welfare, Animal health, Plant protection, Pesticides

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Commission Regulation (EC) 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 and amending Decision 2006/504/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 884/2014 imposing special conditions governing the import of certain feed and food from certain third countries due to contamination risk by aflatoxins and repealing Regulation (EC) No. 1152/2009.

Legislation | European Union | 2014

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/175 laying down special conditions applicable to the import of guar gum originating in or consigned from India due to contamination risks by pentachlorophenol and dioxins.

Legislation | European Union | 2015

Keyword: Toxicity/poisoning, International trade, Certification, Food quality control/food safety, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Planting material/seeds, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/186 laying down specific conditions applicable to the introduction into the Union of consignments from certain third countries due to microbiological contamination and amending Regulation (EC) No. 669/2009.

Legislation | European Union | 2017

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Certification, Cereals/grains/rice, Vegetables/legumes, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1660 imposing special conditions governing the import of certain food of non-animal origin from certain third countries due to the risks of contamination with pesticides residues.

Legislation | European Union | 2018

Keyword: International trade, Food quality control/food safety, Residues

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Order No. 1349 on on the import of food with special restrictions and penalties for the infringement of EU legislation.

Legislation | Denmark | 2019

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Inspection, Toxicity/poisoning, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1349 on imports of food with special restrictions and on penalties for the infringement of various EU acts.

Legislation | Denmark | 2019

Keyword: International trade, Agricultural commodities, Aquatic animals, Cereals/grains/rice, Certification, Codex Alimentarius, Molluscs, Enforcement/compliance, Consumer protection, Crustaceans, Milk/dairy products, Fruits/edible nuts, Equine-animals, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety, Hormones/steroids, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Poultry products, Treated food

Source: FAO, FAOLEX