BORDER VETERINARY CONTROL OF FISHERY AND AQUACULTURE PRODUCTS 3 October 2007 EESTI

1. BORDER VETERINARY CONTROL OF FISHERY AND AQUACULTURE PRODUCTS 3 October 2007EESTI

2. Where?: BIP Border Inspection Post Who?: Veterinary Inspector What?: To ensure that imported animals and products meet standards at least equivalent to those required for production in, and trade between MMSS Why?: Food safety: consumers Animal heath status: producers/stakeholders BIP: only in these points is allowed to performance the vet checks of live animals and animal origin products into the EU coming from third countries MMSS propose the list of BIPS to the EU: last updated: Dec. 2006/414 APPROVED REQUIREMENTS FOR BIPs (controlled by FVO) In order to obtain Community approval, border inspection posts must have: - the staff necessary to check the documents accompanying the products, - sufficient numbers of veterinary and auxiliary staff specially trained to carry out checks that sufficient staff to take and process random samples sufficiently large premises available to the staff responsible for carrying out veterinary checks, appropriate hygienic premises and facilities for carrying out routine analyses and taking samples appropriate hygienic premises and facilities for taking and processing the samples for the routine checks laid down in Community rules (microbiological standards), - the services of a specialised laboratory able to carry out special analyses on the samples taken at that post, - premises and cold stores for the storage of part-consignments taken for analysis and products whose release for free circulation has not been authorized by the veterinary officer responsible for the border inspection post, appropriate equipment for the rapid exchange of information, in particular with other border inspection posts, through the computerized systemBIP: only in these points is allowed to performance the vet checks of live animals and animal origin products into the EU coming from third countries MMSS propose the list of BIPS to the EU: last updated: Dec. 2006/414 APPROVED REQUIREMENTS FOR BIPs (controlled by FVO) In order to obtain Community approval, border inspection posts must have: - the staff necessary to check the documents accompanying the products, - sufficient numbers of veterinary and auxiliary staff specially trained to carry out checks that sufficient staff to take and process random samples sufficiently large premises available to the staff responsible for carrying out veterinary checks, appropriate hygienic premises and facilities for carrying out routine analyses and taking samples appropriate hygienic premises and facilities for taking and processing the samples for the routine checks laid down in Community rules (microbiological standards), - the services of a specialised laboratory able to carry out special analyses on the samples taken at that post, - premises and cold stores for the storage of part-consignments taken for analysis and products whose release for free circulation has not been authorized by the veterinary officer responsible for the border inspection post, appropriate equipment for the rapid exchange of information, in particular with other border inspection posts, through the computerized system

3. Number of BIPs

5. Harmonised products: same legislation in all MMSS. Most of products of animal origin. Not harmonised products: National legislations. Products of no animal origin (except straw and hay). In the future these products are expected to be harmonised following the animal origin system. Harmonised products: there is the guarantee of all MMSS carry out same controls. the safety level is similar in all countries of the EUHarmonised products: there is the guarantee of all MMSS carry out same controls. the safety level is similar in all countries of the EU

6. Single market: free movements of goods within the EU. Fish, Fishery and Aquaculture products: harmonised products Released for free circulation at the first point of entry into the EU. 1993: Abolition of internal borders and creation of a single EU external frontier that cover the whole EU, where the BIPS are located. A consignment released for free circulation by a BIP, can go freely across the EU1993: Abolition of internal borders and creation of a single EU external frontier that cover the whole EU, where the BIPS are located. A consignment released for free circulation by a BIP, can go freely across the EU

12. Inspection From the public health point of view Fishes Molluscs fresh (or live) and frozen Crustaceans Fishery products: cans From the animal health point of view Aquaculture products (live fishes, their eggs and gametes intended for breeding and molluscs, their eggs and gametes for further growth)

13. First import conditions From a third country approved by the EU From an approved establishment To an authorized importer

14. It is essential that the competent authoroty is able to deliver the level of veterinary controld required As part of the approval process, a dettailed questionnaire is sent to the C.A. which includes: Management strcuture: there must be adequate communication links between central, regional anl local official services Independence: the official services must be independent of outside pressures Resources: in border controls and laboratories, it must have sufficient personnel, financial and equipment resources to carry out their control funtion Docuementation of controls: they should be recorded so that com�liance with EU standars can be demonstrated Laboratory services Import controls: There must be effective import controls in place at the points of entry to the third country to safeguard its health status Animal health controls: there must be an effective system for the detection and notification of animal diseases relevant to the animals/products for export. Food safety controlsIt is essential that the competent authoroty is able to deliver the level of veterinary controld required As part of the approval process, a dettailed questionnaire is sent to the C.A. which includes: Management strcuture: there must be adequate communication links between central, regional anl local official services Independence: the official services must be independent of outside pressures Resources: in border controls and laboratories, it must have sufficient personnel, financial and equipment resources to carry out their control funtion Docuementation of controls: they should be recorded so that com�liance with EU standars can be demonstrated Laboratory services Import controls: There must be effective import controls in place at the points of entry to the third country to safeguard its health status Animal health controls: there must be an effective system for the detection and notification of animal diseases relevant to the animals/products for export. Food safety controls

15. Public Health Lists Fishes and fishery products http://circa.europa.eu/irc/sanco/vets/info/data/listes/ffp.html Live bivalve molluscs http://circa.europa.eu/irc/sanco/vets/info/data/listes/lbm.html The competent authorities of third countries appearing on lists drawn up and updated shall guarantee that lists of the establishments are drawn up, kept up-to-date and communicated to the Commission. The Commission shall provide the contact points that Member States have designated for this purpose with regular notifications concerning new or updated lists that it has received from the competent authorities of third countries concerned If no Member State objects to the new or updated list within 20 working days of the Commission's notification, imports shall be authorised from establishments appearing on the list 10 working days after the day on which the Commission makes it available to the public. The Commission shall, whenever at least one Member State makes written comments, or whenever it considers that the modification of a list is necessary in the light of relevant information such as Community inspection reports or a notification under the rapid alert system, inform all Member States and include the point on agenda of the next meeting of the relevant section of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health for decision, where appropriate, The Commission shall arrange for up-to-date versions of all lists to be available to the public. The competent authorities of third countries appearing on lists drawn up and updated shall guarantee that lists of the establishments are drawn up, kept up-to-date and communicated to the Commission. The Commission shall provide the contact points that Member States have designated for this purpose with regular notifications concerning new or updated lists that it has received from the competent authorities of third countries concerned If no Member State objects to the new or updated list within 20 working days of the Commission's notification, imports shall be authorised from establishments appearing on the list 10 working days after the day on which the Commission makes it available to the public. The Commission shall, whenever at least one Member State makes written comments, or whenever it considers that the modification of a list is necessary in the light of relevant information such as Community inspection reports or a notification under the rapid alert system, inform all Member States and include the point on agenda of the next meeting of the relevant section of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health for decision, where appropriate, The Commission shall arrange for up-to-date versions of all lists to be available to the public.

16. Live fish, their eggs and gametes for farming http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/site/ en/oj/2003/l_324/l_32420031211en00370054.pdf Molluscs, their eggs and gametes for further growth http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/site/ en/oj/2005/l_139/l_13920050602en00160018.pdf

17. Official controls Documentary check: examination of the veterinary certificate(s) or veterinary document(s) or other document(s) accompanying a consignment* Identity check: A check by visual inspection to ensure the veterinary certificate(s) or veterinary document(s) provided for by veterinary legislation tally with the product itself Physical check :A check of the product itself, which may include checks on packaging and temperature, defrosting, sampling, laboratory testing� *Consignment: a quantity of products of the same type, covered by the same veterinary certificate(s), conveyed by the same means of transport and coming from the same origin

18. 1. Documentary check Reception of the previous documentation: CVED (Common Veterinary Entry Document) Health documents: From 07-first of May a single certificate for all third countries for fishery products and another one for live bivalves molluscs. Non health documents: Custom documents, invoice� To check: Right health certificate Approved country Approved establishment Documentary check: to establish: that the information in the vet certificates corresponds to the information forwarded in advance by the peoples responsible for the load that the information contained in the certificates afford the guarantees required. Each certificate or document for animal health or public health which accompanies a consignment of products originating in a third country and presented to the border inspection post must be inspected in order to confirm as appropriate: (a) that it is an original certificate or document; (b) that it refers to a third country authorised to export to the Community, (c) that its presentation and content correspond to the model drawn up for the product and third country concerned (f) that it relates to an establishment or vessel authorised or registered to export to the Community (g) that it is signed by the official veterinarian or, where appropriate, the representative of the official authority, and shows legibly and in capitals his/her name and position, and also that the official health stamp of the third country and official signature are in a different colour to that of the printing of the certificate (h) that part 1 of the CVED is correctly completed and that the information in it corresponds with information in other relevant official documents accompanying the consignment. Documentary check: to establish: that the information in the vet certificates corresponds to the information forwarded in advance by the peoples responsible for the load that the information contained in the certificates afford the guarantees required. Each certificate or document for animal health or public health which accompanies a consignment of products originating in a third country and presented to the border inspection post must be inspected in order to confirm as appropriate: (a) that it is an original certificate or document; (b) that it refers to a third country authorised to export to the Community, (c) that its presentation and content correspond to the model drawn up for the product and third country concerned (f) that it relates to an establishment or vessel authorised or registered to export to the Community (g) that it is signed by the official veterinarian or, where appropriate, the representative of the official authority, and shows legibly and in capitals his/her name and position, and also that the official health stamp of the third country and official signature are in a different colour to that of the printing of the certificate (h) that part 1 of the CVED is correctly completed and that the information in it corresponds with information in other relevant official documents accompanying the consignment.

19. Certification Before: several models of certificate Now: Single model for all products: CVED (Common Veterinary Entry Document). R 136/2004 Objective: proper functioning of the system of the veterinary checks in the single market. All the information pertaining to a product should be brought together in a single document with a uniform design for all MMS. (origin, destination, analysis �.) Future: electronic certificate The original version if the certificate must accompany consigments on entry into the EU. It must be drawn up in the lenguage of the country of dispatch and both of the Member State of destination and the of Member State in which the border inspection takes place although these Member States can agree if they so wish to accept any official EU language other than their own on the certificates. The original version if the certificate must accompany consigments on entry into the EU. It must be drawn up in the lenguage of the country of dispatch and both of the Member State of destination and the of Member State in which the border inspection takes place although these Member States can agree if they so wish to accept any official EU language other than their own on the certificates.

20. Before the physical arrival of the consignment on Community territory the person responsible for the load shall notify the arrival of the products to the veterinary staff of the border inspection post to which the products are to be submitted, using the Common Veterinary Entry Document (CVED) Before the physical arrival of the consignment on Community territory the person responsible for the load shall notify the arrival of the products to the veterinary staff of the border inspection post to which the products are to be submitted, using the Common Veterinary Entry Document (CVED)

21. After completion of the veterinary checks, part 2 of the CVED shall be completed under the responsibility of the official veterinarian responsible for the border inspection post. The CVED shall be signed by that official veterinarian After customs clearance is obtained: the original of the CVED shall accompany the consignment to the first establishment of destination. The official veterinarian at the border inspection post shall retain a copy of the CVED. The official veterinarian shall transmit a copy of the CVED to the person responsible for the load. After completion of the veterinary checks, part 2 of the CVED shall be completed under the responsibility of the official veterinarian responsible for the border inspection post. The CVED shall be signed by that official veterinarian After customs clearance is obtained: the original of the CVED shall accompany the consignment to the first establishment of destination. The official veterinarian at the border inspection post shall retain a copy of the CVED. The official veterinarian shall transmit a copy of the CVED to the person responsible for the load.

23. Before 2003 the health certificates requested by the BIPs to permit the introduction into the EU of fishery products and shellfish from third countries did not demand any animal health declaration for products of aquaculture origin. So, the Commission, after setting up a working group with the different MMSS to discuss about it, lunched a proposal that was accepted in the SCOFCAH.Before 2003 the health certificates requested by the BIPs to permit the introduction into the EU of fishery products and shellfish from third countries did not demand any animal health declaration for products of aquaculture origin. So, the Commission, after setting up a working group with the different MMSS to discuss about it, lunched a proposal that was accepted in the SCOFCAH.

37. 2. Identity check Health marks Labelling To check: Name of the product Country of origin Number of the approved establishment Frozen products: date of freezing Name of the importer Identity check: to be sure that: the products correspond to the information given in the accompanying certificates or documents: 1. where products of animal origin arrive in containers, verification that the seals fixed by the official veterinarian (or the competent authority), are intact and that the information appearing thereon corresponds to that given in the accompanying certificate; 2. in other cases - for all types of product, a check that the stamps, official marks and health marks identifying the country and establishment of origin are present and conform to those on the certificate or document, - in addition, for wrapped or packaged products, a check on the specific labelling provided for in veterinary legislation Identity check: to be sure that: the products correspond to the information given in the accompanying certificates or documents: 1. where products of animal origin arrive in containers, verification that the seals fixed by the official veterinarian (or the competent authority), are intact and that the information appearing thereon corresponds to that given in the accompanying certificate; 2. in other cases - for all types of product, a check that the stamps, official marks and health marks identifying the country and establishment of origin are present and conform to those on the certificate or document, - in addition, for wrapped or packaged products, a check on the specific labelling provided for in veterinary legislation

38. 3. Physical check Organoleptic examination Sampling: defrosting, tests�. To check: Conditions of the good Routine test: not included in the alert network Official test: alert network or suspicion of non compliance The aim is to verify the guarantees of origin certified by the third country and to be sure that the transport of the product has not altered the original guaranteed condition, by means of: (a) sensory examinations: smell, colour, consistency, taste; (b) simple physical or chemical tests: cutting, thawing, cooking; (c) laboratory tests to detect: residues, pathogens, contaminants, evidence of alteration. the following must be carried out: (a) a check on the conditions and means of transport to identify in particular any shortcomings or breaks in the cold chain; (b) the real weight of the consignment and that indicated on the veterinary certificate or document must be compared, and the whole consignment weighed where necessary; (c) the wrapping materials and all markings (stamps, lavels) must be checked (d) the temperature must be checked to ensure compliance during transport The tests must be carried out on a whole range of samples drawn from the entire consignment, which may be partially unloaded where necessary to ensure that all parts of it are reached. The products must be fully unloaded only in the following cases: loading was done in such a way as to make access to the entire consignment impossible by partial unloading alone, sample checks have revealed irregularities, the previous consignment has shown irregularities or the official veterinarian suspects irregularities Once the physical check has been completed, the competent authority must certify the check by closing and officially stamping all the opened packages and by resealing all the containers. The aim is to verify the guarantees of origin certified by the third country and to be sure that the transport of the product has not altered the original guaranteed condition, by means of: (a) sensory examinations: smell, colour, consistency, taste; (b) simple physical or chemical tests: cutting, thawing, cooking; (c) laboratory tests to detect: residues, pathogens, contaminants, evidence of alteration. the following must be carried out: (a) a check on the conditions and means of transport to identify in particular any shortcomings or breaks in the cold chain; (b) the real weight of the consignment and that indicated on the veterinary certificate or document must be compared, and the whole consignment weighed where necessary; (c) the wrapping materials and all markings (stamps, lavels) must be checked (d) the temperature must be checked to ensure compliance during transport The tests must be carried out on a whole range of samples drawn from the entire consignment, which may be partially unloaded where necessary to ensure that all parts of it are reached. The products must be fully unloaded only in the following cases: loading was done in such a way as to make access to the entire consignment impossible by partial unloading alone, sample checks have revealed irregularities, the previous consignment has shown irregularities or the official veterinarian suspects irregularities Once the physical check has been completed, the competent authority must certify the check by closing and officially stamping all the opened packages and by resealing all the containers.

39. Laboratory test I Routine test: there is no suspicion of risk to public or animal health no stop the consignment Official test: Alert network or suspicion of risk to public or animal health sampling in triplicate and consignment stopped The labs must be accreditedThe labs must be accredited

40. Laboratory tests II: Microbiologic R 2073/2005 on microbiological criteria for foodstuffs Salmonella Histamine E. Coli

41. Laboratory tests III: Biological Bivalves molluscs: biotoxines R 853/2004. No more than: PSP: Paralytic shellfish poison ? 800�g/Kg. ASP: Amnesic shellfish poison ? 20mg of domoic acid/Kg. DSP: Diarrheic shellfish poison ? 160�g of okadaic acid equivalent/Kg. Yessotoxins ? 1 mg equivalent/Kg. Azaspiracids ? 160 mg equivalent/Kg.

42. Laboratory tests IV: Chemical R. 1881/2006 set maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuff: Dioxins and PCBs Metals: Cd, Hg, Pb, Sn Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH): benzopyrene

43. Lead The Directive, 2001/22 lays down the sampling methods and the methods of analysis for the official control of the levels of lead, cadmium, and mercury in foodstuffs. The Directive, 2001/22 lays down the sampling methods and the methods of analysis for the official control of the levels of lead, cadmium, and mercury in foodstuffs.

44. Cadmium

45. Mercury

46. Tin The Directive, 2004/16 lays down the sampling methods and the methods of analysis for the official control of the levels of tin canned food. The Directive, 2004/16 lays down the sampling methods and the methods of analysis for the official control of the levels of tin canned food.

47. Dioxins and PCBs The Regulation 1883/2006 lays down methods of sampling and analysis for the official control of levels of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs in certain foodstuffs Whereas 6 and 7 For the sampling of very large fishes, it is necessary that the sampling is specified in order to ensure a harmonized approach throughout the Community. In fishes of the same species and originating from the same region, the level of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs in the fish can be different dependent on the size and or age of the fish. Moreover the level of dioxins and dioxin like PCBs is not necessarily the same in all parts of the fish. Therefore in case of sampling of fishes, it is necessary that the sampling and sample preparation is specified in order to ensure a harmonized approach throughout the Community. The Regulation 1883/2006 lays down methods of sampling and analysis for the official control of levels of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs in certain foodstuffs Whereas 6 and 7 For the sampling of very large fishes, it is necessary that the sampling is specified in order to ensure a harmonized approach throughout the Community. In fishes of the same species and originating from the same region, the level of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs in the fish can be different dependent on the size and or age of the fish. Moreover the level of dioxins and dioxin like PCBs is not necessarily the same in all parts of the fish. Therefore in case of sampling of fishes, it is necessary that the sampling and sample preparation is specified in order to ensure a harmonized approach throughout the Community.

48. Benzo(a)pyrene The Directive, 2005/10 lays down the sampling methods and the methods of analysis for the official control of the levels of benzopyrene in foodstuffs. The Directive, 2005/10 lays down the sampling methods and the methods of analysis for the official control of the levels of benzopyrene in foodstuffs.

49. Dioxins at Baltic Whereas 10:

51. Article 7: temporary derogations

52. Rapid alert system Regulation 178/2002. Art. 50 A rapid alert system for the notification of a direct or indirect risk to human health deriving from food or feed is hereby established as a network

53. RASSF (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed)

54. Decision on consignment Acceptable for internal market: Free circulation Not acceptable: Re-export Destruction 1. To rexport the product outside EU from the same border inspection post to a destination agreed with the person responsible for the load, using the same means of transport, within a maximum time limit of 60 days, where this is not precluded by the results of the veterinary inspection and health requirements In this case, the official veterinarian of the border inspection post must: activate the information procedure invalidate the veterinary certificates or documents accompanying the rejected products so that it is not possible to reintroduce the rejected products via another border inspection post; 2. Destruction, if redispatch is impossible or the 60-day time limit or the person responsible for the load gives his immediate agreement, of the products in the facilities provided for that purpose nearest to the border inspection post1. To rexport the product outside EU from the same border inspection post to a destination agreed with the person responsible for the load, using the same means of transport, within a maximum time limit of 60 days, where this is not precluded by the results of the veterinary inspection and health requirements In this case, the official veterinarian of the border inspection post must: activate the information procedure invalidate the veterinary certificates or documents accompanying the rejected products so that it is not possible to reintroduce the rejected products via another border inspection post; 2. Destruction, if redispatch is impossible or the 60-day time limit or the person responsible for the load gives his immediate agreement, of the products in the facilities provided for that purpose nearest to the border inspection post