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Import of SPF Eggs
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1.Specified Pathogen-Free (SPF) eggs are hatching eggs, which are derived from ‘chicken flocks free from specified pathogens,’ as described in the European Pharmacopeia, and which are intended solely for diagnostic, research or pharmaceutical use. They are a type of germinal product.
2. SPF eggs are not fit for human consumption.
3. Regulation (EU) 2016/429 (‘Animal Health Law’) and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692 lay down the general rules for the entry into the Union of SPF eggs.
3. Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692, Articles 111 describes the specific rules for entry into the Union of SPF eggs.
1. SPF eggs must be produced in accordance with the valid European Pharmacopoeia, in which the requirements are defined. These particular characteristics should prevent the introduction of avian influenza, Newcastle disease and other relevant poultry diseases into the Community.
2. The list of countries, territories or parts thereof authorised for the export of SPF eggs are laid down in Annex V of 2021/404 .
3. The SPF eggs must come from they must come from establishments which are approved by the competent authority of the third country
4. Each package of specified pathogen-free eggs must only contain eggs from the same third country of origin, establishment and consignor.
5. SPF eggs may only be used in facilities where they must be destroyed or otherwise treated after use in such a way that any risk of spread of disease is prevented.
6. SPF eggs must be:
-disinfected as per the instructions of the competent authority of the third country of origin
-stamped in colour ink bearing the ISO code of the third country of origin and the approval number of the establishment of origin.
-marked, packaged and transported in accordance with point 6 of Annex XVI of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692
7. SPF eggs imported into the Community must be transported directly (monitored to destination) to their final destination after import controls have been completed satisfactorily.
1. Consignments of SPF eggs imported from third countries must be accompanied by a health certificate, which conforms to the model as laid down in Commission Implementing Regulation 2021/403, which is signed by an official veterinarian or inspector of the veterinary authority in the country of origin.
2. Article 17 of this Regulation describes the model certificate available, which is available in Annex II of the same Regulation.
Model Health Certificate for SPF Eggs (chapter 29)
1. Consignments of germinal products entering the EU must be inspected at an EU-approved Border Control Post (BCP) where Member States' official veterinarians ensure they fulfil all the requirements provided for in EU legislation. List of designated BCPs
2. The person responsible for the load being imported (the importer or a customs agent acting on their behalf) must give the BCP at the intended point of entry advance notification of the arrival of the consignment.
There is a required minimum pre-notification notice period of at least 24 hours’ notice in advance of the consignment’s arrival.
Failure to submit correct documentation within this timeline may result in significant delays in the consignment being processed through the Border Control Post.
Pre-notification is given by the submission of Part 1 of the Common Health Entry Document (CHED-P), as is laid down in Commission Implementing Regulation (EC) No. 2019/1715, through the online TRACES system.
3.Copies of other supporting documentation associated with the consignment should be submitted at this time as well - such as the Health Certificate, Invoice, Packing list and so on.
4. Necessary documents and logistical information must be submitted 24 hours in advance via the DAFM Import Portal .
1. All SPF eggs from third countries require veterinary checks at their point of entry into the European Union, as listed in the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/632.
2. EU harmonised import controls are carried out at an approved Border Control Post (BCP) that is designated to deal with that type of import. A consignment of SPF eggs may only enter Ireland through an approved Border Control Post (BCP) designated ‘POA’ (products of animal origin).
Dublin Port, Dublin airport, Shannon airport and Rosslare port BCPs are all approved for ‘POA’.
3. Providing all the documentation has been submitted correctly and within the correct timeframes, a large proportion of the documentary check can be commenced in advance of the consignment’s arrival. This includes examination of the veterinary certificate and other documents accompanying a consignment.
The original hard copy of the health certificate must travel with the consignment and will be checked and held at the BCP at the point of entry into the EU.
4. Provided all is in order with the documentary check, the consignment of SPF eggs will then be subject to an identity check and if required a physical check with/without sampling as appropriate at the BCP.
5. Upon satisfactory completion of the required checks, the decision is entered in Part 2 of the CHED which must accompany the consignment to the first place of destination referred to in the CHED.
6. If the consignment does not meet the import requirements, the consignment may be rejected entry and re-exported or destroyed if necessary.