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High Risk Food and Feed Not of Animal Origin (HRFNAO)
Import of High Risk Foods Not of Animal Origin (HRFNAO) arriving in GB via the Channel Tunnel and Dover Eastern Docks
From April 30th, 2024, Sevington Inland Border Facility became a designated Border Control Point (BCP) for HRFNAO as listed in Annex I and II of assimilated Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 as amended by SI No. 2024 No.120
The list of high risk foodstuffs with current restrictions can be found here Foodstuffs with GB import restrictions | Food Standards Agency.
You must pre-notify on IPAFFS at least 24 hours before the consignment is due to arrive at the BCP.
Documents you need to submit
CHED-D – Importers will be required to pre-notify the Port Health Authority at least 24 hours ahead of arrival. This is done by creating a CHED-D on IPAFFS (Import of Products, Animals, Food and Feed Service).
Invoice – The invoice will cover the sale of goods and usually shows the consignment’s intended destination.
Packing list – Packing list will list each commodity in the consignment and list the gross and net weights.
Transport Document – (CMR or Seaway Bill) - Will provide evidence of the consignment’s journey and intended destination.
Model Official certificate – Each consignment of HRFNAO (High Risk Food of Non-Animal Origin) listed in Annex II must be accompanied by a model official certificate. A model official certificate is an official document that confirms your export meets the health requirements of GB (Great Britain) and is verified by a competent authority. This is not required if your product is on Annex I.
Results of sampling and analysis - Each consignment of food listed in Annex II shall be accompanied by the results of sampling and analysis performed on that consignment by the competent authorities of the third country of origin, or of the country where the consignment is consigned from if that country is different from the country of origin. This is not required if your product is on Annex I.
Fees
Fees are payable for checking documentation and examination or sampling consignments should it prove necessary.
Please see our current fees and methods of payment pages.
Additional Information
All imports of controlled products into the UK must come through a BCP that is designated to carry out import checks of the products. Here is a link to the DEFRA website that you may wish to use to select a BCP to import your product.
