Smarter rules for safer food: what we are doing
Information on the smarter rules for safer food package which will improve protection against animal disease and pests in the food chain.
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The is a set of EU regulations for the protection against animal disease and plant pests.
It will affect individuals and businesses involved in the agri-food chain including activities such as the production, manufacture, supply and regulation of:
- food
- feed
- live animals
- animal products
- plants
- plant products
Updates to this page
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Updated section 4 to reflect the recent switchover from TRACES Classic to TRACES NT for some importers.
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Amended 'IT changes' section to reflect switchover to TRACES NT for importers of high-risk food and feed not of animal origin.
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Added information and links to register for the new IT system - TRACES NT
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Changed " If there is a deal on exit day, there is likely to be an implementation period until at least 31 December 2020" to "If a deal is reached before exit day, there will be an implementation period until 31 December 2020".
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Policy paper updated
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Updated with the latest information on the Animal Health Regulation.
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First published.