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Implementation of RASFF System in the United Kingdom

Implementation of RASFF System in the United Kingdom. Elizabeth McNulty Head of Incidents Branch Food Standards Agency. Scope of presentation. How the RASFF System is Implemented in the UK Explanation of Internal Procedures. RASFF implementation in the UK. The role of the FSA:

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Implementation of RASFF System in the United Kingdom

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  1. Implementation of RASFF System in the United Kingdom Elizabeth McNulty Head of Incidents Branch Food Standards Agency

  2. Scope of presentation • How the RASFF System is Implemented in the UK • Explanation of Internal Procedures

  3. RASFF implementation in the UK The role of the FSA: • To ensure that consumers’ interests with regard to food safety and standards are protected.

  4. The Role of the Incidents Branch • First contact point for reported incidents 24/7 response capability • Team leader: Designated UK national RASFF contact point • Team Members: Authorised RASFF contact points • Authorisation of RASFF notification submitted through TRACES relating to POAO

  5. The Role of the Incidents Branch • To investigate all reported incidents and ensure appropriate action is taken. • Maintains official audit trail using dedicated Incidents Database. • Custodians of incident procedures -Incident Response Protocol, Incident Reviews • Training & Exercises

  6. Internal Procedures • All RASFF information comes directly to the NCP/CPs in the Incident Response Branch • The exception; Border Rejection Notifications -sent directly to authorised BIP contacts. • All information flow is controlled by the NCP/CPS

  7. UK Counties • Divided into Counties • Further divided into Local Authorities. • 465 Local Authorities in UK • Responsible for enforcing food law.

  8. Obtaining information • NCP/CPs contact enforcement authority responsible for FBO named in RASFF • NCP/CPs forwards all the relevant information from the RASFF notification • NPC/CPc requests specific information/actions from the enforcement authorities

  9. Feedback of Information • Enforcement officers pass requested information back to NCP/CPs • NCP/CPs complete RASFF template • Draft passed to Policy lead for check • Draft cleared by NCP/CPs and sent to EC

  10. Border rejection notifications • BIPs routinely sample incoming food/feed consignments originating from outside EU to ensure compliance with legislation • Adverse results are notified to Incidents Branch via draft RASFF notification • Draft passed to Policy Lead • Draft cleared by NCP/CPs and sent to EC

  11. Border rejection notifications issued by UK from 2000 -2010

  12. Useful information http://www.food.gov.uk/news/newsarchive/2011/may/report

  13. Thank you for your attention Liz McNulty Head of Incident Response Food Standards Agency liz.mcnulty@foodstandards.gsi.gov.uk

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