POAO moved into the EU and Northern Ireland markets from Scotland need to be labelled in line with EU requirements. The EU has advised that the official two-digit ISO Code i.e. “GB”, or country name written out in full must be used for products moved into the EU and Northern Ireland markets from GB.
Food businesses should discuss and confirm the use of the appropriate identification mark with their enforcement/Export Health Certificate (EHC) certifying officer, where a specific mark is required for export in accordance with third country requirements.
To note, there is no change in requirements relating to businesses receiving carcasses and cuts of red meat bearing an EC health mark for further processing and export. Approved establishments receiving such product should continue to process and apply their own identification mark in accordance with the regulations.
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See lists of professionals available to sign Export Health Certificates (EHCs).
For further information on 3rd country export certification requirements more generally please contact the Animal and Plant Health Agency.