Feb 2nd, 2021
4 mins
As you will be aware, in April, there will be a further set of changes coming into effect on imports of products of animal origin (POAO) for human consumption, as outlined in the Border operating Model. These changes affect imports of food and drink containing animal products. SPS Borders & Boundaries Programme at Defra invite you to join their webinar series, which will run throughout February and March (please see a full timetable below), starting with:
Importing Products of Animal Origin (POAO) from the European Union into Great Britain
Wednesday 10 February 2021 from 10:30 to 11:30 (GMT)
The webinar for POAO will include:
- Actions you must take to continue importing POAO from the EU into GB from 1 April 2021
- Guidance on how to meet the new requirements
- Useful links to essential information
- The opportunity to have your questions answered by Defra officials
The key objective is to ensure you are ready to continue importing from the EU.
Ahead of the webinar, Defra will issue a separate email containing a link to Zoom. A ‘How To’ guide is here for those who are unfamiliar with this platform.
| Webinar | Date | Registration Link |
| Importing POAO from the EU into GB | 10/02/2021 10:30-11:30 | Register here |
| Importing POAO from the EU into GB | 15/02/2021 14:00-15:00 | Register here |
| Importing POAO from the EU into GB | 22/02/2021 14:00-15:00 | Register here |
| Importing POAO from the EU into GB – focus on Composites | 01/03/2021 14:00-15:00 | Register here |
| Importing POAO from the EU into GB | 08/03/2021 14:00-15:00 | Register here |
| Importing POAO from the EU into GB – focus on Composites | 15/03/2021 14:00- 15:00 | Register here |
| Importing POAO from EU into GB – focus on Fish & Fish Products | 22/03/2021 14:00-15:00 | Register here |
| Importing POAO from the EU into GB | 29/03/2021 14:00-15:00 | Register here |
If you have any POAO queries, please email Defra at: SPSanimalimportenquiries@defra.gov.uk and for more information, please see the Gov.uk webpage here.
