Can I apply two different health/ID marks if I do not know the final destination of my product?
No, a product cannot display two health or identification marks.
Do you have a link to further information on plans for a proportionate and risk—based approach to enforcement of labelling requirements in Northern Ireland?
Under the Northern Ireland Protocol, goods sold in NI will continue to follow EU rules for food labelling. This means labelling differences between GB and
How long will labelling for food items made in 2020 with EU health codes be accepted in the UK? Will they need to add the GB health code?
Until 30 September 2022, prepacked food and caseins can continue to use an EU, GB or NI address for the FBO on the GB market.
How will Health/ID marks change?
Health and identification (ID) marks are oval stamps that must be applied to certain food products of animal origin (POAO). Also known as hygiene approval
Will my approval number change? Do I need to take any further steps?
The FSA is not planning to change approval numbers, but the health and identification marks would need to change at the end of the transition
Will there be a transitional period for changes to Health/ID marks?
The current EC health and ID marks can be used for the duration of the agreed transition period. Revised forms of the health and ID
Will there be any changes when filing exporting documents with third countries?
At present, the unique identification codes for UK establishments that are approved and listed for POAO exports are typically made up of either a “UK”