The rules for movement of composite products from GB to NI will change with the introduction of new EU Animal Health Regulations (AHR) today (21st April 2021).

Composite products are foodstuffs containing both products of plant origin and processed products of animal origin. In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 853/2004, the composite products must be manufactured with processed products of animal origin produced in EU-approved establishments located either in EU Member States or in third countries authorised for the entry into the European Union of those processed products of animal origin.

The new rules introduce new Export Health Certificates (EHC) for some composite products and for other composite products, exempt from EHCs, new documentation will now be required.  

Not all changes take immediate effect on 21 April 2021 as there are transition arrangements in place. However for other composite products the new rules will apply from 21st April 2021 without transition.

More information is available here and within this guide. 

Businesses on the Authorised Trader list that are moving composite products from GB to NI will not be required to complete new composite EHCs or private attestations until the relevant phase of compliance comes into effect post 01 Oct 2021. In the meantime, STAMNI (Scheme for Temporary Agri-food Movements to Northern Ireland) declarations will meet the requirements for movement of composites.

However, all such goods moved from GB to NI by Authorised Traders must comply with the regulatory requirements for production of composite products.

Please find latest DAERA guidance here.