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Agriculture Registration
Registration The UK left the European Union on 31 January 2020 on the basis of the Withdrawal Agreement which was agreed by the European Council on 17 October 2019. The agreement includes a transition period until at least 31 December 2020. During this time, EU rules and regulations will continue to apply to the UK and the UK will remain […]
Agriculture [Irish Senate Report]
General Issues related to agriculture, farming and the food sector have already been thoroughly considered by the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine in their February 2017 Report ‘Impact of the UK Referendum on Membership of the European Union on the Irish Agri-Food and Fisheries Sectors’. But in order to consider any more […]
Intra-EU Trade
Bovine and Swine There exist intra-EU controls on trade in certain animals. There is a directive on trade within the EU in bovine animals and swine for breeding, production, or slaughter. The transport of bovine animals and swine to another state is permitted if they do not display a sign of clinical disease they have not […]
Animal Health
General EU laws on animal health and welfare are adopted by the Parliament and the EU Council, the latter acting by qualified majority voting. The rules usually reflect international standards including, in particular, those adopted by the World Organisation for Animal Health. EU funding typically covers 50 percent of the national government’s cost. EU legislation […]
Registration of Animals
Identification and registration There are a number of EU regulations dealing with the identification and registration of animals. The purpose is to create a comprehensive tracing system to protect animal health and food safety. There are different regulations in respect of different species/products. Regulation in respect of the identification and registration of bovine animals and […]
Dept Agriculture Traders Notices
Creating Health Documents
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Pallets Wood & Forestry Products
FAQs Q: What is a Phytosanitary Certificate? A: A Phytosanitary Certificate is a legal document issued by the NPPO (National Plant Protection Organisation) of the country of export for goods and commercial consignemts of plant origin certifying that they are free from certain / specified harmful and quarantine pests and diseases. Q: What is a […]
Importing Plant an Vegetable Products
Brexit The UK left the European Union on 31 January 2020. There will be a transition period until at least 31 December 2020. During this time, EU rules will continue to apply to the UK. Following its departure, the UK will become a third country. DAFM will play a key role in implementing and enforcing EU law […]
Plant Products
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Impact on Agri-food Report II
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Traders Notes Animal Products
TRADER NOTICE – MOVEMENTS OF ANIMALS OR PRODUCTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN USING THE UK LANDBRIDGE IN THE CASE OF A NO-DEAL BREXIT. Context – Brexit As the UK has voted to leave the EU, it will become a ‘Third Country’ (non-EU Member State) from the date of withdrawal. From the date the United Kingdom exits […]
Traders Notes Feed and Fertilisers
Requirements for the IMPORT of animal feed into Ireland 1. Companies/individuals who wish to import animal feed into Ireland must be registered with DAFM as an FBO and Importer 2. Imports of animal feed from Third Countries must be notified to DAFM at least 5 days before the animal feed is brought into the State […]
Traders Notes Wood & Forestry
EXPORT OF FORESTRY PLANTS, WOOD AND WOOD PRODUCTS FROM IRELAND INTO THE UK IN THE CASE OF A NO-DEAL BREXIT. Context – Plant Health Legislation Exports of commodities from Ireland into other parts of the EU – including into the UK are currently regulated under Council Directive 2000/29/EC, commonly called the Plant Health Directive. This […]
Irish Agriculture Commodities FAQ
Import Controls Sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) control inspections are required at the EU/Third Country borders under EU law on the protection of animal health, plant health and food safety. Such controls (referred to as official controls) apply to live animals and animal products, as well as plants and plant products entering the Single Market, and […]
Irish Agriculture General
Brexit – Prepare your Business for Change While ratification of the Withdrawal Agreement is still the Government’s primary focus, and preparations are continuing for all scenarios, greater priority is now being given to preparations for a no deal (‘disorderly’) Brexit. If you import or export: live animals (such as cattle, sheep or horses), animal products […]
EU Withdrawal Note Animal Transport
Brussels, 23 January 2018 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES FOR TRANSPORTERS OF LIVE ANIMALS, DRIVERS AND ATTENDANTS The United Kingdom submitted on 29 March 2017 the notification of its intention to withdraw from the Union pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. This means that unless […]
EU Withdrawal Note Slaughterhouse Operators
Brussels, 23 January 2018 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES ON CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATION (EC) NO 1099/2009 ON THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS AT THE TIME OF KILLING, TO SLAUGHTERHOUSE OPERATORS The United Kingdom submitted on 29 March 2017 the notification of its intention to […]
EU Withdrawal Note Plant Health
Brussels, Angers, 23 January 2018 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS PLANT VARIETY RIGHTS The United Kingdom submitted on 29 March 2017 the notification of its intention to withdraw from the Union pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. This means that, unless a ratified withdrawal agreement1 establishes another date, all Union primary and secondary […]
EU Withdrawal Notes Animal Breeding
Brussels, 23 January 2018 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS BREEDING OF ANIMALS The United Kingdom submitted on 29 March 2017 the notification of its intention to withdraw from the Union pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. This means that, unless the withdrawal agreement1 establishes another date, all Union primary and secondary law ceases […]
EU Withdrawal Note Plant Reproductive Material
Brussels, 23 January 2018 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS MARKETING OF SEEDS AND OTHER PLANT REPRODUCTIVE PROPAGATING MATERIAL The United Kingdom submitted on 29 March 2017 the notification of its intention to withdraw from the Union pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. This means that, unless a ratified withdrawal agreement1 establishes another date, […]
EU Withdrawal Note Mineral Waters
Brussels, 23 January 2018 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES IN THE FIELD OF DIRECTIVE 2009/54/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL OF 18 JUNE 2009 ON THE EXPLOITATION AND MARKETING OF NATURAL MINERAL WATERS The United Kingdom submitted on 29 March 2017 the notification of its intention […]
EU Withdrawal Note GMOs
Brussels, 23 January 2018 GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOOD AND FEED The United Kingdom submitted on 29 March 2017 the notification of its intention to withdraw from the Union pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. This means that, unless a ratified withdrawal agreement1 establishes another date, all Union primary and secondary law will […]
EU Withdrawal Note Biocidal Products
Brussels, 23 January 2018 BIOCIDAL PRODUCTS The United Kingdom submitted on 29 March 2017 the notification of its intention to withdraw from the Union pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. This means that unless the withdrawal agreement1 establishes another date, all Union primary and secondary law ceases to apply to the […]
EU Withdrawal Note Plant Products
Brussels, 23 January 2018 PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCTS The United Kingdom submitted on 29 March 2017 the notification of its intention to withdraw from the Union pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. This means that unless a ratified withdrawal agreement1 establishes another date, all Union primary and secondary law will cease to […]
EU Withdrawal Note Fisheries & Aquaculture
Brussels, 9 April 2018 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE The United Kingdom submitted on 29 March 2017 the notification of its intention to withdraw from the Union pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. This means that, unless a ratified withdrawal agreement1 establishes another date, all Union primary and secondary law […]
Genetically Modified Organisms
Contained use of genetically modified microorganisms Directive 2009/41/EC on the contained use of genetically modified microorganisms.It applies from 10 June 2009. It lays down rules for the contained use* of genetically modified microorganisms (GMMs) in order to protect human health and the environment in the EU. KEY POINTS Classifications and notifications Users of GMMs must […]
Food Composition
New (novel) foods — rules from 2018 Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 on novel foods It lays down rules for the placing of novel foods* on the market in the European Union (EU). These are designed to provide a high level of protection for human health and consumers’ interest. KEY POINTS Food business must determine whether the […]
Animal Welfare Transport
Animal welfare during transport — rules on staging points Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 on EU criteria for control posts and amending the route plan for the transport of animals It establishes rules for control posts where animals rest for at least 12 hours during compulsory breaks in long distance journeys within the EU. These […]
Animal Welfare
European Convention for the Protection of Animals kept for Farming Purposes The purpose of this Convention, signed under the auspices of the Council of Europe, is to lay down minimum common standards for the protection of animals kept for farming purposes in the signatory countries. Council Decision 78/923/EEC of 19 June 1978 concerning the conclusion […]
Animal Health
The EU’s Animal Health Law Regulation (EU) 2016/429 on transmissible animal diseases. It aims to prevent and control animal diseases that can be transmitted to other animals or humans. The animal health law is part of a package of measures proposed by the European Commission in May 2013 to strengthen the enforcement of health and […]
Slaughterhouses EU Guidance 2021
EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY Brussels, 12 May 2020 REV1 – replaces the notice dated 23 January 2018 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES ON THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS AT THE TIME OF KILLING Since 1 February 2020, the United Kingdom has withdrawn from the European Union […]
Plant Protection
EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY Brussels, 25 May 2020 REV1 – replaces the notice dated 23 January 2018 and the Q&A document (REV2) dated 18 February 2019 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES ON PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCTS Since 1 February 2020, the United Kingdom has withdrawn from the […]
Organic
EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT Brussels, 25 March 2020 Rev1 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES IN THE FIELD OF ORGANIC PRODUCTION METHODS (“ORGANIC PRODUCTS”) Since 1 February 2020, the United Kingdom has withdrawn from the European Union and has become a “third country”.1 The Withdrawal Agreement2 […]
Plant Health EU Guidance 2021
EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY Brussels, 13 March 2020 REV1 – replaces the notice dated 21 March 2018 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES IN THE FIELD OF PLANT HEALTH Since 1 February 2020, the United Kingdom has withdrawn from the European Union and has become a […]
Animal Feed
EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY Brussels, 13 March 2020 REV1 – replaces the notice dated 23 January 2018 and the Q&A document (REV1) dated 13 November 2018 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES ON ANIMAL FEED Since 1 February 2020, the United Kingdom has withdrawn from the […]
Animal Welfare in Transport EU Guidance 2021
EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY Brussels, 1 April 2020 REV1 – replaces the notice dated 23 January 2018 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES FOR THE TRANSPORT OF LIVE ANIMALS Since 1 February 2020, the United Kingdom has withdrawn from the European Union and has become a […]