Notifications for United Kingdom (158 notifications)

New import controls are being introduced against the pest Bactrocera latifrons for fruits of Solanum lycopersicum (i.e. tomatoes) and fruits of Capsicum L. (i.e. peppers) from Chinese Taipei and Israel, and against the pest Ralstonia pseudosolanacearum for rhizomes of Zingiber officinale Roscoe (i.e. ginger) from all countries other than EU member States, Liechtenstein and Switzerland.These regulations implement a requirement under the Windsor Framework, in respect of the movement of certain rest of the world retail goods from Great Britain (GB) to Northern Ireland (NI).The legislation provides for a 6-month implementation period once the measures are published.

The United Kingdom would like to advise Members of an error in notification G/SPS/N/GBR/119, ‘New GB MRLs for potassium phosphonates amending the GB MRL Statutory Register’.This corrigendum amends an error in the original notification. Section 6 (Description of content) incorrectly referred to a different active substance (ametoctradin). The correct text for Section 6 is provided below. Correct Section 6 (Description of content): “Potassium phosphonates is an approved active substance in Great Britain (GB). An application was received by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to set a new Maximum Residue Level (MRL) for honey. Following assessment, a new MRL for potassium phosphonates in honey has been introduced, raising it from 0.5* mg/kg to 150 mg/kg, to accommodate a new authorisation of a plant protection product in Great Britain. The Evaluation Report/Reasoned Opinion supporting the new MRL is available at the following link: The evaluation of a new MRL for potassium phosphonates in honeyThese MRLs are set based on the sum of fosetyl, phosphonic acid and their salts, expressed as fosetyl. The residue levels arising in food from the notified uses result in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values. As the residue levels exceed the current MRL in force, a new MRL is being adopted. There is no CXL for honey.” The final date for adoption and publication on this notification remains unchanged.

The United Kingdom would like to advise Members of an error in notificationG/SPS/N/GBR/118, ‘New GB MRLs for ametodactrin amending the GB MRL Statutory Register’. This corrigendum amends an error in the original notification. The active substance was misspelt in the title of the notified document in Section 5. The correct spelling is ametoctradin. To clarify, the corrected title should read: ‘New GB MRLs for ametoctradin amending the GB MRL Statutory Register’.There has been no change to the notified measure, and the document remains available via the link provided in the original notification.  The final date for adoption and publication on this notification remains unchanged.

Dithianon is an approved substance in Great Britain. In line with the UK’s regulatory regime, The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has carried out a review of the GB Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for dithianon.  Following assessment new MRLs are proposed for adoption: Citrus fruits (0.01* mg/kg), Apples (1 mg/kg), Pears (1 mg/kg), Apricots (2 mg/kg), Plums (2 mg/kg), Wine grapes (5 mg/kg), Raspberries (red and yellow) (0.01* mg/kg), Currants (red, black and white) (2 mg/kg), Hops (300 mg/kg). The Evaluation Report/Reasoned Opinion supporting the new MRLs is available at the following link: The review of the MRLs for apples and pears and CXLs for dithianon - proposed MRLs.docxThe assessment/reasoned opinion has concluded that the current GB MRLs for apples, pears, citrus fruits, raspberries (red and yellow), and currants (red, black and white) need to be lowered to satisfy the UK’s appropriate level of protection for these commodities. For apricots, plums, wine grapes, and hops, the current MRLs are being increased, in line with CXLs,for these commodities.  All the proposed MRLs result in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values, and therefore harmful effects on human health are not expected.

Mefentrifluconazole is an approved active substance in Great Britain (GB). An application was received by the Health and Safety Executive to set new Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for various commodities (listed in section 3). Following assessment, new MRLs have been introduced to accommodate new authorizations of a plant protection product in GB and to set import tolerances. The new MRLs are all an increase from those previously in force.  The Evaluation Report/Reasoned Opinion supporting the new MRLs is available at the following link: The evaluation of new MRLs for Mefentrifluconazole in or on various commoditiesThe residue levels arising in food and feed from the notified uses result in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values. As the residue levels exceed the current MRLs in force, new MRLs are being adopted.

Ametoctradin is an approved active substance in Great Britain (GB). An application was received by the Health and Safety Executive requesting to amend the existing Maximum Residue Level (MRL).  Following assessment, a new MRL for ametoctradin in honey has been introduced, raising it from 0.05* mg/kg to 5.00 mg/kg to support a new authorization of Plant Protection Products in GB. The Evaluation Report/Reasoned Opinion supporting the new MRL is available at the following link: The evaluation of a new MRL for ametoctradin in honeyThe residue levels arising in food from the notified uses result in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values.  As the residue levels exceed the current MRL in force, a new MRL is being adopted.  There is no CXL for honey.

Ametoctradin is an approved active substance in Great Britain (GB). An application was received by the Health and Safety Executive requesting to amend the existing Maximum Residue Level (MRL).  Following assessment, a new MRL for ametoctradin in honey has been introduced, raising it from 0.05* mg/kg to 5.00 mg/kg to support a new authorization of Plant Protection Products in GB. The Evaluation Report/Reasoned Opinion supporting the new MRL is available at the following link: The evaluation of a new MRL for ametoctradin in honeyThe residue levels arising in food from the notified uses result in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values.  As the residue levels exceed the current MRL in force, a new MRL is being adopted.  There is no CXL for honey.

Flupyradifurone is an approved active substance in Great Britain. An application was received by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requesting new Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for various commodities. Flupyradifurone gives rise to the metabolite DFA, for which separate MRLs are set in Great Britain. Following assessment, new MRLs have been introduced to set import tolerances on various commodities for flupyradifurone and the metabolite DFA as detailed in Section 3 of this notification.  The Evaluation Report/Reasoned Opinion supporting the new MRLs is available at the following link: The evaluation of new MRLs for flupyradifurone and the metabolite DFA in or on various commoditiesThe residue levels arising in food and feed from the notified uses result in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values and therefore harmful effects on human health are not expected.  As the residue levels exceed the current MRLs in force, new MRLs are being adopted.

G/SPS/N/GBR/100 of 25 June 2025 notified proposed changes concerning the temporary increase of official controls applicable to certain food and feed of non-animal origin entering Great Britain from the countries listed in Annexes I and II to assimilated Regulation 2019/1793. The Regulations introducing these amendments have now been published and the Entry into Force date is the 1 January 2026. The regulations are available below: The Official Controls (Import of High-Risk Food and Feed of Non-Animal Origin) (Amendment of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793) (England) Regulations 2025The Official Controls (Import of High Risk Food and Feed of Non-Animal Origin) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2025The Official Controls (Import of High-Risk Food and Feed of Non-Animal Origin) (Amendment of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793) (Wales) Regulations 2025

Clopyralid is an approved active substance in Great Britain. An application was received by the Health and Safety Executive requesting new Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for wheat, oat, products of animal origin and honey. Following assessment new MRLs have been introduced to set import tolerances for the commodities listed in Section 3.  The Evaluation Report/Reasoned Opinion supporting the new MRLs is available at the following link: The evaluation of new MRLs for clopyralid in or on various commodities.pdfThe residue levels arising in food from the notified uses result in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values, and therefore harmful effects on human health are not expected. As the residue levels exceed the current MRLs in force, new MRLs are being adopted.

Elemental iron is an approved active substance in Great Britain (GB). An application was received by the Health and Safety Executive to include elemental iron in Part 4 of the GB Maximum Residue Limit Statutory Register (i.e. MRL exempt). Following assessment, elemental iron has been included in Part 4 of the GB MRL Statutory Register to accommodate a new authorisation of a plant protection product (PPP) in GB. The Evaluation Report/Reasoned Opinion supporting the decision is available at the following link:  The evaluation of elemental iron to be exempt from MRLs in or on all edible cropsThe levels of iron added to the soil from the notified use should not exceed natural background levels and are unlikely to have harmful effects on human health.

Ethiprole is not an approved active substance in Great Britain. An application was received by the Health and Safety Executive to set new Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for soyabean and coffee beans.  Following assessment, new MRLs have been introduced to set Import Tolerances for Soyabeans (0.05 mg/kg) and Coffee Beans (0.07 mg/kg).  The Evaluation Report/Reasoned Opinion supporting the new MRLs is available at the following link: The evaluation of new MRLs for Ethiprole in or on soyabean and coffeeThe residue levels arising in food and feed from the notified uses result in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values and therefore harmful effects on human health are not expected. As the residue levels exceed the current MRLs in force, new MRLs are being adopted.

Mefentrifluconazole is an approved active substance in Great Britain. An application was received by the Health and Safety Executive to set new Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for citrus (grapefruits, oranges, lemons, limes, mandarins), avocados, bananas and coffee beans.  Following assessment, the following MRLs have been introduced to set Import Tolerances: Grapefruits (0.5 mg/kg), Oranges (1.0 mg/kg), Lemons (1.5 mg/kg) – this CXL also applies to the GB MRL for ‘others-citrus fruit’, Limes (1.5 mg/kg), Mandarins (1.5 mg/kg), Avocados (1.0 mg/kg), Bananas (1.5 mg/kg), Coffee beans (0.4 mg/kg). The Evaluation Report/Reasoned Opinion supporting the new MRLs is available at the following link: The evaluation of CXLs for mefentrifluconazole in or on various commoditiesThe residue levels arising in food from the notified uses result in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values and therefore harmful effects on human health are not expected. As the residue levels exceed the current MRLs in force, new MRLs are being adopted.

Flubendiamide is not an approved active substance in Great Britain. An application was received by the Health and Safety Executive to set a new Maximum Residue Level (MRL) for teas. Following assessment, the following CXL has been introduced to set an Import Tolerance: Teas (50 mg/kg) The Evaluation Report/Reasoned Opinion supporting the new MRL is available at the following link: The evaluation of a new MRL for flubendiamide in or on tea.pdfThe residue levels arising in food from the notified uses result in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values and therefore harmful effects on human health are not expected. As the residue levels exceed the current MRL in force, a new MRL is being adopted.

The United  Kingdom intends to remove eight food flavouring authorisations in Great Britain (GB) that are no longer in use. The flavouring industry has requested the revocation of these authorisations as they have decided not to provide any additional information that would be required to complete the evaluation of these flavouring substances. They will be revoked from the domestic list of authorised flavourings.  These eight food ‘flavouring substances under evaluation’ to be revoked from the domestic list are not widely used in foods therefore it is unlikely to cause any significant impacts on trade.  Any company may apply for the authorisation (or reauthorisation) of any of the substances, however, they would need to submit all the necessary studies to demonstrate the substance is safe. The application would be assessed in the same way as a request for the authorisation of a new flavouring/regulated product. Further information can be found in the consultations linked in section 9.

This notification concerns a declaration of special measures necessary to prevent the further incursion of Brucella canisB. canis) to Great Britain (GB).The measures require mandatory pre-importation testing for B. canis for all commercially imported dogs entering Great Britain which originate in or are dispatched from Romania. A commercially imported dog is 'any movement which has as its aim either the sale or transfer of ownership of a pet dog'. This includes dogs being moved for the purpose of rescue and rehoming.All commercial imports of dogs originating in or dispatched from Romania must obtain a negative test result for B. canis from the UK approved laboratory 'the Animal and Plant Health Agency Surveillance & Laboratory Services Department' in Weybridge. The importer must provide evidence of the negative laboratory report which must be uploaded into Import of Product, Food and Feed System (IPAFFS) and checked by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) before the animal can enter Great Britain.The measures are necessary to protect animal and human health from disease.The special measures do not apply in relation to the non-commercial movement of pet animals, nor to the importation of commercial consignments which have been pre-notified via IPAFFS and approved by APHA for travel on or before the date the declaration is made.

Emamectin is not an approved active substance in Great Britain (GB); its approval status expired on 30 November 2024. An application was received by the Health and Safety Executive to set new maximum residue level (MRL) for apricots, cherries (sweet), peaches, kiwi (green, red, yellow), and herbal infusions (leaves and herbs).  Following an assessment, the following MRLs have been increased to set Import Tolerances for emamectin on various commodities: Apricots  0.05mg/kg, Cherries (sweet)  0.04mg/kg, Peaches  0.05mg/kg, Kiwi (green, red, yellow)  0.15mg/kg, Herbal infusions (leaves and herbs) 2.0mg/kg. The Evaluation Report/ Reasoned Opinion supporting these new MRLs is available at the following link: https://www.hse.gov.uk/pesticides/assets/docs/mrln-abbq-0985.pdfThe residue levels arising in food from the notified uses result in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values and therefore harmful effects on human health are not expected. As the residue levels exceed the current MRLs in force, new MRLs are being adopted.

Dinotefuran is not an approved active substance in Great Britain (GB). An application was received by the Health and Safety Executive to set new MRLs for various commodities. Following assessment, new MRLs have been introduced to set Import Tolerances. The Evaluation Report and draft Reasoned Opinion supporting the new MRLs is available at the following link: The review of the MRLs and the evaluation of new MRLs for dinotefuran in or on various commodities.docx  This contains full details of HSE’s assessment.  The residue levels arising in food and feed from the MRLs for tomatoes, aubergines/ eggplants, okra/ lady’s fingers, gherkins, courgettes, other cucurbits with edible peel and tea result in UK consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values and therefore harmful effects on human health are not expected.  The MRL (0.3 mg/kg) for tomatoes will apply to all varieties listed in Part 1 of the GB MRL Statutory Register, except gojiberries/wolfberries, for which a specific MRL of 0.6 mg/kg is proposed to be adopted.  For peaches (the GB MRL also applies to nectarine), grapes and celeries following a review of all the available evidence, the UK’s appropriate level of protection has not been met for the current GB MRLs and it is proposed to lower the MRLs to 0.01* mg/kg.  For a number of commodities, no specific MRLs have been established in the GB MRL Statutory Register. Therefore, the default LOQ MRL of 0.01* mg/kg currently applies. Specific MRLs at 0.01*mg/kg – 0.05* mg/kg are proposed to be included in the GB MRL Statutory Register for these commodities.  Details of these can be found in the notified document.   This measure retains the previous MRLs for all other commodities.

Bixlozone is a newly approved active substance in Great Britain (GB). An application was received by the Health and Safety Executive to set new Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for wheat and barley. Following assessment, new MRLs have been introduced to accommodate a new authorisation of a plant protection product in Great Britain.The Evaluation Report/ Reasoned Opinion supporting the new MRLs is available at the following link: The evaluation of new MRLs for bixlozone in or on barley and wheatThe residue levels arising in food from the notified uses result in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values and therefore harmful effects on human health are not expected. As only default MRLs are currently in force, new MRLs are being adopted.

In August 2023, the United Kingdom (UK) notified the WTO SPS Committee of the publication of the final version of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) [G/SPS/N/GBR/30/Add.2] that set out the new import related elements of the Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) regime for Great Britain (GB). The measures contained in the BTOM apply to imports of live animals, germinal products, animal products, plants and plant products and high-risk food of non-animal origin into Great Britain and set out the timeline for implementation from January 2024 onwards.The United Kingdom and the devolved governments of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have decided to pause implementation of further import controls on imports of EU and EFTA live animals, and non-qualifying Northern Ireland goods arriving from Ireland and Northern Ireland. BTOM controls that are already in place will continue until further notice, and the UK’s biosecurity and public health must continue to be protected.Under the pause the following pre-existing practices will remain:For live animal imports, the United Kingdom will maintain the existing system of controls on Rest of World imports through Border Control Posts (BCPs), and will continue to undertake remote documentary checks, and risk-based ID and physical checks on European Union (EU) and European Free Trade Agreement (EFTA) country imports at destination;For non-qualifying Northern Ireland goods arriving from Ireland and Northern Ireland, this pause means that, where required, pre-notification and certification will continue, but documentary, identity and physical inspections at the border will not be introduced before an SPS agreement is implemented;Current controls on goods transiting through Great Britain will remain in place.The United Kingdom recognise the need for certainty and are committed to keeping trading partners and their businesses informed. Should we amend our position we will ensure we provide timely notification to the WTO ahead of any changes.