As you’re aware, new requirements for importing products of animal origin and animal by products come into force from 1 January 2022. To support you with preparing for these changes, DEFRA will be hosting webinars from November 2021.

These webinars will cover:

• New requirements from 1 January 2022 and the steps to undertake to continue importing from the EU
• Pre-notification and the information you require to pre-notify using the Import of Products, Animals, Food and Feed System (IPAFFS). The webinar will also include a step-by-step demonstration of how to complete a pre-notification
• Updated information on specific policies and commodities

DEFRA have updated their microsite to include FAQs to questions from previous webinars and enquiries they’ve received directly from businesses. Please take some time to look at the microsite ahead of the webinars to check whether your questions have already been answered.

Products of Animal Origin
Composite Products (including the Composite Decision Tree)
Animal by-Products
Import of Products, Animals, Food and Feed System (IPAFFS)

There will be a short Q&A session at the end of each webinar.

The webinars will take place on:

Tuesday 2 November 2021 - 10.00 – 11.00 - Click to join
Tuesday 9 November 2021 - 10.00 – 11.00 - Click to join
Tuesday 16 November 2021 - 10.00 – 11.00 - Click to join
Tuesday 23 November 2021 - 10.00 – 11.00 - Click to join
Tuesday 30 November 2021 - 10.00 – 11.00 - Click to join
Tuesday 7 December 2021 - 10.00 – 11.00 - Click to join

Resources available:

Key information and guidance are available on their microsite and on the Gov.uk webpages.

If you cannot find the information you need, please contact: traders@defra.gov.uk.

Trader Readiness Team
Animal and Animal Imports (EU to GB)
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs