UK Food Safety Authority and Food Safety Scotland are consulting on a revision to the UK list of high-risk food and feed products for official controls. The consultation is open until 9th April for commentary.
Please find attached full details of the consultation and complete list of high risk products in the Annex.
In summary: there are 14 changes to the current list of products:
Commodity codes updated: extending the range of products that are subject to checks at the border. Commodity codes are used to identify imported goods for Customs purposes to help ensure the correct tariffs are applied and to hold such goods at the Port to allow food safety checks to be undertaken.
- Sesamum seeds from Nigeria, Syria, Türkiye, Ethiopia, India, Sudan and Uganda (Salmonella)
Removal:
- Sweet peppers from China (Salmonella)
Reduced controls:
- Jackfruit from Malaysia (pesticide residues)
- Okra from Vietnam (pesticide residues)
New addition:
The following should be added to the list in Annex I due to concerns that they present a risk to public health.
- Papaws (Papaya) from Brazil (pesticide residues)
- Pitahaya (dragon fruit) from Thailand (pesticide residues)
- Groundnuts from Paraguay (Aflatoxins)
Increased frequency of testing:
- Aubergines from the Dominican Republic (pesticide residues)
- Nutmeg, Mace and Cardamoms from India (pesticide residues)
The following should move from Annex I into Annex II, requiring laboratory analysis and checks by competent authorities in exporting countries.
- Peppers of the genus Capsicum (other than sweet) from Uganda (pesticide residues)
- Okra from India (pesticide residues)
- Drumsticks (Moringa oleifera) from India (pesticide residues)
- Seeds of Anise, Badian, Fennel, Coriander, Cumin or Caraway; Juniper berries from India (pesticide residues)
- Ginger, Saffron, Turmeric (Curcuma), Thyme, Bay leaves, Curry and other spices from India (pesticide residues)
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