Imported Food

If you intend importing food direct, then you need to know what the rules are as you are responsible for the foods you import.  Comprehensive information on the rules concerning importing food can be found on the Food Standards Agency Website:

www.foodstandards.gov.uk/enforcement/imports/

We would like to know the following information:

Identity of importers in North Dorset and the type and origin of the food.  We will also check to make sure that you are registered as appropriate.

Identity of any premises that are the first destination after import (storage, processing, handling, buying and selling) of products of animal origin or non-animal origin.  Products of animal origin will have a CVED (Common Veterinary Entry Document) which must be held at the premises for 12 months.

As part of routine inspections we will be looking for imported food to consider fitness and legitimate import.