Notifications for United Kingdom (158 notifications)

Mefentrifluconazole is an approved active substance in GB. An application was received by the Health and Safety Executive to set new MRLs for apples, pears, apricots, cherries, peaches, plums, table grapes, wine grapes, sunflower seeds, rapeseeds, sugar beet roots and products of animal origin. Following assessment, new or raised MRLs have been introduced to accommodate new authorisations of plant protection products in GB and to set Import Tolerances.The Evaluation Report and Reasoned Opinion supporting the new or raised MRLs is available at the following link. A complete list of the new or raised MRLs is available within this document, see page 7-9: The evaluation of the new MRLs for mefentrifluconazole in or on various commodities (hse.gov.uk)The residue levels arising in food or 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 or raised MRLs are being adopted.

The document outlines the proposed MRL for spinetoram on lettuces. It is proposed that the MRL for lettuces is lowered from 10 mg/kg to the limit of quantification based on the UK’s draft assessment which can be seen at the following link:Review of the MRL for spinetoram in or on lettuces (hse.gov.uk)The UK specific risk assessment demonstrates that the current MRL gives rise to acute exposures that exceed the ARfD (acute reference dose). Therefore, harmful effects for human health cannot be excluded and the appropriate level of protection has not been met.

G/SPS/N/GBR/21 of 7 September 2022 notified draft legislative amendments to 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 1,2 and 2a to retained Regulation 2019/1793. The Regulations introducing these amendments have now been published and are available below:The Official Controls (Import of High Risk Food and Feed and Non-Animal Origin) (Amendment of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793) (England) Regulations 2022 The Official Controls (Import of High Risk Food and Feed of Non-Animal Origin) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2022 The Official Controls (Import of High Risk Food and Feed Non-Animal Origin) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2022 The versions of the draft legislation notified through G/SPS/N/GBR/21 dated 7 September 2022 incorrectly included Turkish hazelnuts, controlled for aflatoxins at 5% checks, in Annex 2. This has now been rectified.

G/SPS/N/GBR/16 of 30 May 2022 notified various updates to GB pest measures.A copy of the legislation has been provided with this addendum. The entry into force date for all updated pest measures can now be confirmed as 3 May 2023, except for Thekopsora minima being classified as a regulated non-quarantine pest which will enter into force on 25 November 2022 as per G/SPS/N/GBR/16.

The UK Food Safety Authorities are notifying Members of GB’s feed additives authorisation register and the authorisation of eleven feed additives for use in the GB market consisting of new authorisations, renewals, modifications and a re-evaluation of an existing feed additive.These authorisations are made on the basis of the uses and specifications set out in the consultations linked in section 9. For more information on the authorisations please see the table in the attached Annex.

The Declaration of special measures for the commercial import of certain animals from Belarus, Poland, Romania and Ukraine introduces restrictionson the commercial import of dogs, cats and ferrets originating from or dispatched from Belarus, Poland, Romania and Ukraine. This addendum introduces these measures from 29 October. This Declaration does not apply in relation to the non-commercial movement of pet animals.The measure has been introduced to allow certain movements to resume, subject to restrictions and revokes the previous declaration dated 2 September 2022 (see G/SPS/N/GBR/15/Add.2). Commercial imports of pets from Belarus, Poland, Romania and Ukraine will be restricted to organisations that have been approved by the competent authority (the Animal and Plant Health Agency) for England, Scotland and Wales. Approved organizations must have submitted certain information seven working days before the expected date of arrival; and are restricted to specific arrival times (and where applicable points of entry) to ensure the movements do not present a risk to the United Kingdom’s biosecurity.

This legislation will amend certain measures in these regulations in England, Wales and Scotland (Great Britain) to provide an improved application process by refining the operation and streamlining the provision of information for scientific authorisations. The import requirements will be simplified by removing the requirement for the Letter of Authority (LoA) to be endorsed by the National Plant Protection Organisations (NPPO’s) of the country of origin.  Changes will also be made to the LoA to simplify these documents and streamline the information requirements removing the need for certain information to be obtained and reducing the administrative burden on authorisation holders and the Great Britain NPPO.  The amendments apply to LoAs issued on or after 1 November 2022.  The introductions or movements of material under LoAs issued before 1 November 2022 will remain valid until 31 December 2022.

Retained Regulation 2019/1793 lays down rules 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 that Regulation. This is due to the risk of contamination by aflatoxins, pesticide residues, dyes, preservatives, pentachlorophenol and dioxins by microbiological contamination.The changes listed below have been subject to an assessment of the risks by the FSA and FSS and are science and evidence based. These assessments resulted in the proposed changes.This Regulation amends Annexes 12 and 2a to retained Regulation 2019/1793 by introducing the following changes:Annex 1Goji berries from China listed in Annex 1 for pesticide residues to be delisted.Dried grapes from Türkiye listed in Annex I for Ochratoxin A to be delisted.Pistachios from the United States listed in Annex 1 for Aflatoxins to be delisted.Decrease from 50% to 20% the frequency of identity and physical checks to be performed on hazelnuts and associated products from Georgia for Aflatoxins.Increase from 10% to 20% the frequency of identity and physical checks to be performed on okra from India for pesticide residues.Increase from 20% to 50% the frequency of identity and physical checks to be performed on black pepper from Brazil for SalmonellaIncrease from 10% to 20% the frequency of identity and physical checks to be performed on peppers of the Capsicum species (other than sweet) from Thailand for pesticide residues.Increase from 10% to 20% the frequency of identity and physical checks to be performed on oranges from Türkiye for pesticide residues.Increase from 5% to 20% the frequency of identity and physical checks to be performed on mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas), clementine, willkings similar citrus hybrids from Türkiye for pesticide residues.Increase from 10% to 20% the frequency of identity and physical checks to be performed on sweet peppers from Türkiye for pesticide residues.Increase from 20% to 50% the frequency of identity and physical checks to be performed on jackfruit from Malaysia for pesticide residues.Increase from 20% to 50% the frequency of identity and physical checks to be performed on peppers of the Capsicum species (other than sweet) from Uganda for pesticide residues in.Move groundnuts from China listed in Annex 2 to Annex 1 at 10% frequency of identity and physical checks for Aflatoxins. This represents a decrease in controls.Move hazelnuts and associated products from Türkiye listed in Annex 2 to Annex 1 at 5% frequency of identity and physical checks for Aflatoxins. This represents a decrease in controls.Add groundnuts from Brazil to Annex 1 at 20% frequency of identity and physical checks for pesticide residues.Add lemons from Türkiye at 20% frequency identity and physical checks for pesticide residues.Add peppers of the Capsicum species (other than sweet) from Türkiye at 20% frequency of identity and physical checks for pesticide residues.Move groundnuts and associated products from Brazil listed in Annex 2 to Annex 1 at 10% frequency of identity and physical checks for Aflatoxins.Add betel leaves from Thailand to Annex 1 at 10% frequency identity and physical checks for SalmonellaTARIC sub-division for betel leaves from Thailand has been removed.Annex 2Increase from 10% to 50% the frequency of identity and physical checks to be performed on Groundnuts and associated products from India for aflatoxins in Annex 2, Table 1.Increase from 20% to 50% the frequency of identity and physical checks to be performed on sesamum seeds from Sudan for Salmonella in Annex 2, Table 1.Increase from 20% to 50% the frequency of identity and physical checks to be performed on vine leaves from Türkiye for pesticide residues in Annex 2, Table 1.Move betel leaves from Bangladesh listed in Annex 2a to Annex 2, Table 1 to 50% frequency of identity and physical checks for Salmonella. This represents new checks on a once prohibited product.Move sesamum seeds from Ethiopia listed in Annex 1 to Annex 2 at 50% frequency of identity and physical checks for Salmonella. This represents an increase in checks.Move peppers of the Capsicum species (sweet or other than sweet) from Sri Lanka listed in Annex I to Annex 2 at 50% frequency of identity and physical checks for Aflatoxins. This represents an increase in checks.Add sesamum seeds from Uganda to Annex 2, Table 1 at 20% frequency for physical and identity checks for Salmonella.TARIC sub-division for betel leaves from Bangladesh has been removed.TARIC sub-division for betel leaves from India has been removed.TARIC sub-division for guar gum from India has been removed.Add mixtures of spices to Annex 2, Table 2.

The UK Food Safety Authorities are notifying Members of an authorization of four novel food products for use in the GB market and a change to the conditions of use of one novel food and its specification for an existing authorization. The authorizations cover novel food products to be used as components in infant follow-on formula. The following products are classified as “human-identical milk oligosaccharides (HiMOs)”. The manufactured HiMOs are identical in structure to the same molecules present in breast milk.o    3’-Sialyllactose (3’-SL) sodium salt,o    6’-Sialyllactose (6’-SL) sodium salt.Terms for entry to the list of authorized novel foods:Unflavoured pasteurised and unflavoured sterilised (including UHT) milk productsFlavoured fermented milk-based products including heat-treaded productsUnflavoured fermented milk-based productsBeverages (flavoured drinks, excluding drinks with a pH less than 5)Cereal barsInfant formula as defined under Retained EU Regulation 609/2013Follow-on formula as defined under Retained EU Regulation 609/2013Processed cereal-based drinks and baby food for infants and young children as defined under Retained EU Regulation 609/2013Milk-based drinks and similar products intended for young childrenTotal diet replacement foods for weight control as defined in Retained EU Regulation 609/2013Food for special medical purposes as defined under Retained EU Regulation 609/2013 (only applicable to 3’-Sialyllactose (3’-SL) sodium salt)Food supplements as defined in the Food Supplements Regulation 2003 for England, excluding food supplements for infants and young children.o    2’-Fucosyllactose/difucosyllactose mixture (2’-FL/DFL) (note this consists of a change to the conditions of use and specifications, not a new authorization)Milk-based drinks and similar products intended for young children.The below products are Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) rich oils derived from marine algae. DHA is mandatory in infant and follow-on formula in the UK under retained Commission Delegated Regulation 2016/127.o    Schizochytrium sp. (WZU477) oil Infant formula and follow-on formula as defined in retained Regulation (EU) No 609/2013.o    Schizochytrium sp. (FCC-3204) oil Food supplements as defined in The Food Supplements Regulations 2003 for England, excluding food supplements for infants and young childrenInfant and follow-on formula.These authorizations are made on the basis of the uses and specifications set out in the consultations linked in section 9.

The Declaration of special measures for the commercial import of certain animals from Belarus, Poland, Romania and Ukraine temporarily suspends the commercial import of dogs, cats and ferrets originating from or dispatched from Belarus, Poland, Romania and Ukraine; please see G/SPS/N/GBR/15 for further information. This addendum extends these measures from 4 September until 29 October. This measure is temporary and will be kept under regular review. The extension to the Declaration does not apply in relation to the non-commercial movement of pet animals.

The purpose of this legislation is to revoke retained Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/6 of 5 January 2016 that imposed special conditions governing the import of feed and food originating in or consigned from Japan following the accident at the Fukushima nuclear power station with respect to Great Britain.

The Declaration of special measures for the commercial import of certain animals from Belarus, Poland, Romania and Ukraine temporarily suspends the commercial import of dogs, cats and ferrets originating from or dispatched from Belarus, Poland, Romania and Ukraine; please see G/SPS/N/GBR/15 for further information. This notification extends these measures from 9 July until 3 September. The extension to the Declaration does not apply in relation to the non-commercial movement of pet animals.The decision to extend the temporary measure will be enacted on 9 July 2022 for a further eight weeks. This measure is temporary and will be kept under regular review.

The document outlines the proposed MRLs for ethoprophos, fenamidone, methiocarb, propiconazole and pymetrozine following a review of the relevant MRLs by the Health and Safety Executive. The draft Reasoned Opinions on the review of the MRLs are available at the following link:The review of the MRLs for ethoprophos - Proposed MRLs (hse.gov.uk)The review of the MRLs for fenamidone - Proposed MRLs (hse.gov.uk)The review of the MRLs for methiocarb - Proposed MRLs (hse.gov.uk)The review of the MRLs for propiconazole - Proposed MRLs (hse.gov.uk)The review of the MRLs for pymetrozine - Proposed MRLs (hse.gov.uk) All MRLs are being lowered to the limit of quantification as the risks of a harmful effect on human health mean that the appropriate level of human protection is not met.

In response to a request from a WTO Member regarding the comment deadline contained within G/SPS/N/GBR/13 of 8 April 2022, in this instance the United Kingdom is able to extend the final date for comments from 7 June 2022 to 21 June 2022.

The United Kingdom is signposting Members to the below GMO's authorisation list where authorised GMOs will be recorded.GMO's authorisation listIn addition, the United Kingdom also is notifying Members of the authorisation of nine GMOs (five new applications, four renewals) for use in the GB market which will be added to the GMO authorisation list:-         RP476 – MIR604 maize (renewal)-         RP526 – MZIR098 maize (new application)-         RP535 – MON 87427 × MON 89034 × MIR162 × NK603 maize and its sub-combinations (new application)-         RP606 – MON 87427 × MON 89034 × MIR162 × MON 87411 maize and its sub-combinations (new application)-         RP607 – MON 87751 × MON 87701 × MON 87708 × MON 89788 soybean (new application)-         RP620 – Bt11 maize (renewal)-         RP714 – MON 87427 × MON 87460 × MON 89034 × MIR162 × NK603 and its sub-combinations (new application)-         RP715 – MON 88017 maize (renewal)-         RP716 – MON 89034 maize (renewal)The GMOs are being authorised for food and feed uses, excluding cultivation.

The instrument amends England, Scotland and Wales (Great Britain) retained legislation (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072) and will introduce updated pest measures.It will revise the list of GB quarantine pests:Move Thekopsora minima (Arthur) Sydow & P. Sydow from the list of GB quarantine pests to the list of GB regulated non-quarantine pests;Add various fungi and oomycetes, insects and mites, viruses, viroids and phytoplasmas to the list of provisional GB quarantine pests. A copy of the updated list is made available with this notification.Other changes include:Extending the requirements concerning plants, plant products and other objects originating in third countries which may only be introduced into Great Britain if special requirements are met to include EU member states, Liechtenstein and Switzerland;A new additional requirement that the name of the pest free area is to be included on phytosanitary certificates for the Agrilus plannipennis measures;Clarification of the Xylella fastidiosa measures, which require pest free areas for lower risk hosts to be notified in advance and that names of places/sites of production must be included on phytosanitary certificates;Seeds of Pinus L. and Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirbel) Franco will be subject to Article 72 checks in GB retained legislation (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072);Correcting the name of the genus Chrysanthemum L., making no changes to the existing import requirements.A draft of the legislation will be made available in due course.

The Declaration of special measures for the commercial import of certain animals from Belarus, Poland, Romania and Ukraine temporarily suspends the commercial import of dogs, cats and ferrets originating from or dispatched from Belarus, Poland, Romania and Ukraine. The first Declaration commenced on 14 April to 14May in England and Scotland, and from 27April to 15 May in Wales. The second Declaration will commence from 14 May to 9 July in England, Scotland and Wales. The declarations do not apply in relation to the non-commercial movement of pet animals.

G/SPS/N/GBR/9/Rev.1 of 6 December 2021 notified the introduction of a risk-targeted approach to plant health import inspections in Great Britain, which is applicable to a wide range of goods of phytosanitary relevance based on the risk associated with a particular commodity and origin.Following further consideration, the categories of goods have been refined to facilitate greater differentiation of goods based on risk.This addendum provides an update to the publication and entry into force date for the final legislation which will now be published on 30 June 2022, and will enter into force on 22 July 2022.A copy of the check frequencies is made available here:

The Phytosanitary Conditions (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022 amend Annex 7 part A entry 57 of retained Commission Implementing Regulation 2019/2072, to enhance import requirements to prevent the introduction of the plant pest Thaumetopoea pityocampa (pine processionary moth) in Great Britain.This regulation makes two changes:Amends the import requirements for Thaumetopoea pityocampa pest host species Cedrus Trew and Pinus L removing the special requirement option of an official statement that the plants have been produced in nurseries which, along with their vicinity, have been found free from Thaumetopoea pityocampa on the basis of official inspections and official surveys carried out at appropriate times;Extends the remaining special requirements to include all plants other than seeds to all countries.If a country has Pest Free status for Thaumetopoea pityocampa then the change has no impact.

The document outlines the proposed MRLs for chlorothalonil following a review of the relevant MRLs in Great Britain (GB) by the Health and Safety Executive. The draft Reasoned Opinion, produced by the Health and Safety Executive, on the review of the MRLs is available at the following link:The review of the existing MRLs for chlorothalonil - proposed MRLs All MRLs are being lowered to the limit of quantification as the risks of a harmful effect on human health mean that the appropriate level of human protection is not met.