Technical information on importing German processed meat and dairy products
There were a number of questions on the call about the technical specifications and links to legislation around processed meat and dairy products that are still permitted to enter Great Britain. The following information has been provided by the UK Office for SPS Trade Assurance.
Imports of meat products derived from FMD-susceptible animals subject to at least heat treatment D1 or above (heat treatment D, C and B) are still permitted. Treatment D1 requires that products are subject to ‘heating so that an internal temperature of 70 °C or greater is maintained for a minimum of 30 minutes’. This has been achieved through the application of treatment D1 in columns 3, 4, 5, 10 and 11 in the meat products third country listing.
Imports of milk and milk products under column C of Germany’s entry in the milk and milk products third country listing are still permitted. Column C lists those countries authorised for the importation of dairy products derived from raw milk of cows, ewes, goats or buffaloes, or, where specifically authorised, from camels of the species Camelus dromedarius at risk of foot-and-mouth disease provided that the dairy products have undergone, or been produced from raw milk which has undergone, an appropriate heat treatment, in accordance with Article 4 of EUR 2010/605.
You will need to provide evidence from your producer that the products meet these requirements. This evidence should be uploaded and attached to the CHED import notification on IPAFFS before you submit the CHED so that the Port Health Authorities/Local Authorities can review as part of the documentary check.
Evidence can include an appropriately signed health certificate, relevant to the consignment being imported, where an Official Veterinarian (OV) has certified that the appropriate heat treatment has been applied. |