LegalizeCommission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 of 22 October 2019 on the temporary increase of official controls and emergency measures governing the entry into the Union of certain goods from certain third countries implementing Regulations (EU) 2017/625 and (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Commission Regulations (EC) No 669/2009, (EU) No 884/2014, (EU) 2015/175, (EU) 2017/186 and (EU) 2018/1660 (Text with EEA relevance.)
Both finished products and raw materials, except guar gum, containing any botanicals intended for the production of food supplements declared under CN codes mentioned in column ‘CN code’.
‘Unprocessed products’ as defined in Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs (OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2004/852/oj).
‘Placing on the market’ and ‘final consumer’ as defined in Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2002/178/oj).
For the purposes of this Annex, cereulide toxin must be absent, i.e. the analytical result does not exceed the limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0,1 μg/kg. The reference method for analysis is ISO 18465 (Quantitative determination of emetic toxin (cereulide) using LC-MS/MS). When analysing cereulide toxin in liquid arachidonic acid oil, the addition of water in the extraction step is not required. However, the addition of water in the extraction step is required for powdered arachidonic acid oil.
2. Food and feed of non-animal origin referred to in Article 1(1), point (b)(ii)
| Row | Country of origin | Country from where consign-ments are dispatched to the Union | Food and feed (intended use) | CN code [^E0037] | TARIC sub-division | Hazard | Frequency of identity and physical checks (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | — Pistachios, in shell | 0802 51 00 | Aflatoxins | 50 | |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | — Pistachios, shelled | 0802 52 00 | Aflatoxins | 50 | |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | — Mixtures of nuts or dried fruits containing pistachios | ex 0813 50 39 | 60 | Aflatoxins | 50 |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | — Mixtures of nuts or dried fruits containing pistachios | ex 0813 50 91 | 60 | Aflatoxins | 50 |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | — Mixtures of nuts or dried fruits containing pistachios | ex 0813 50 99 | 60 | Aflatoxins | 50 |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | — Pistachio paste | ex 2007 10 10 | 60 | Aflatoxins | 50 |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | ex 2007 10 99 | 30 | Aflatoxins | 50 | |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | ex 2007 99 39 | 03; 04 | Aflatoxins | 50 | |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | ex 2007 99 50 | 32 | Aflatoxins | 50 | |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | ex 2007 99 97 | 22 | Aflatoxins | 50 | |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | — Pistachios, otherwise prepared or preserved, including mixtures | ex 2008 19 13 | 20 | Aflatoxins | 50 |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | — Pistachios, otherwise prepared or preserved, including mixtures | ex 2008 19 93 | 20 | Aflatoxins | 50 |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | — Pistachios, otherwise prepared or preserved, including mixtures | ex 2008 97 12 | 19 | Aflatoxins | 50 |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | ex 2008 97 14 | 19 | Aflatoxins | 50 | |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | ex 2008 97 16 | 19 | Aflatoxins | 50 | |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | ex 2008 97 18 | 19 | Aflatoxins | 50 | |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | ex 2008 97 32 | 19 | Aflatoxins | 50 | |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | ex 2008 97 34 | 19 | Aflatoxins | 50 | |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | ex 2008 97 36 | 19 | Aflatoxins | 50 | |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | ex 2008 97 38 | 19 | Aflatoxins | 50 | |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | ex 2008 97 51 | 19 | Aflatoxins | 50 | |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | ex 2008 97 59 | 19 | Aflatoxins | 50 | |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | ex 2008 97 72 | 19 | Aflatoxins | 50 | |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | ex 2008 97 74 | 19 | Aflatoxins | 50 | |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | ex 2008 97 76 | 19 | Aflatoxins | 50 | |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | ex 2008 97 78 | 19 | Aflatoxins | 50 | |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | ex 2008 97 92 | 19 | Aflatoxins | 50 | |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | ex 2008 97 93 | 19 | Aflatoxins | 50 | |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | ex 2008 97 94 | 19 | Aflatoxins | 50 | |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | ex 2008 97 96 | 19 | Aflatoxins | 50 | |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | ex 2008 97 97 | 19 | Aflatoxins | 50 | |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | ex 2008 97 98 | 19 | Aflatoxins | 50 | |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | — Flours, meals and powder of pistachios | ex 1106 30 90 | 50 | Aflatoxins | 50 |
| 1 | United States (US) | Türkiye (TR) [^E0038] | (Food) | Aflatoxins | 50 |
Where only certain products under any CN code are required to be examined, the CN code is marked ‘ex’.
In accordance with Articles 10 and 11, consignments shall be accompanied by the results of sampling and analyses performed on those consignments and by the official certificate issued by the country from where those consignments are dispatched to the Union.
ANNEX IIa
Food and feed from certain third countries subject to suspension of entry into the Union referred to in Article 11a
| Row | Food and feed (intended use) | CN code | TARIC sub-division | Country of origin | Hazard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — Foodstuffs consisting of dried beans (Food) | — 0713 35 00 — 0713 39 00 — 0713 90 00 | Nigeria (NG) | Pesticide residues |
ANNEX III
(1) Sampling procedures and analytical reference methods referred to in Article 3(e)
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- Sampling procedures and analytical reference methods for the control of presence of Salmonella in food
- (a) In the case where Annexes I or II to this Regulation provide for the application of the sampling procedures and analytical reference methods laid down in point 1(a) of Annex III to this Regulation, the following rules shall apply: Analytical reference method [^E0039] Weight of consignment Number of sample units (n) Sampling procedures Analytical result required for each sample unit of the same consignment EN ISO 6579-1 Less than 20 tonnes 5 n sample units are collected of a minimum of 100 g each. If batches are identified in the CHED, the sample units shall be collected from the different batches randomly chosen from the consignment. If batches cannot be identified, the sample units are collected randomly from the consignment. Pooling of sample units is not allowed. Each sample unit shall be tested separately. No detection of Salmonella in 25 g Greater than or equal to 20 tonnes 10 (1) The most recent version of the analytical reference method shall be used or a method validated against it in accordance with the protocol set out in EN ISO 16140-2.
- (b) In the case where Annexes I or II to this Regulation provide for the application of the sampling procedures and analytical reference methods laid down in point 1(b) of Annex III to this Regulation, the following rules shall apply: Analytical reference method [^E0040] Weight of consignment Number of sample units (n) Sampling procedures Analytical result required for each sample unit of the same consignment EN ISO 6579-1 Any weight 5 n sample units are collected of a minimum of 100 g each. If batches are identified in the CHED, the sample units shall be collected from the different batches randomly chosen from the consignment. If batches cannot be identified, the sample units are collected randomly from the consignment. Pooling of sample units is not allowed. Each sample unit shall be tested separately. No detection of Salmonella in 25 g (1) The most recent version of the analytical reference method shall be used or a method validated against it in accordance with the protocol set out in EN ISO 16140-2.
ANNEX IV
MODEL OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 11 OF COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2019/1793 FOR THE ENTRY INTO THE UNION OF CERTAIN FOOD OR FEED
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NOTES FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE MODEL OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 11 OF COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2019/1793 FOR THE ENTRY INTO THE UNION OF CERTAIN FOOD OR FEED
General
To positively select any option, please tick or mark the relevant box with a cross (X).
Only one of the options may be selected in boxes I.18, I.20.
Select among points II.2.1, II.2.2, II.2.3 and II.2.4, the point(s) corresponding to the category of product and the hazard(s) for which the certification is given.
Unless otherwise indicated, all boxes are compulsory.
If the consignee, the entry border control post (BCP) or the transport details (that is to say, the means and date) change after the certificate has been issued, the operator responsible for the consignment must advise the competent authority of the Member State of entry. Such a change shall not result in a request for a replacement certificate.
In case the certificate is submitted in the information management system for official controls (IMSOC), the following applies:
- — the statements which are not relevant are crossed out.
- — the entries or boxes specified in Part I constitute the data dictionaries for the electronic version of the official certificate;
- — the sequences of boxes in Part I of the model official certificate and the size and shape of those boxes are indicative;
- — where a stamp is required, its electronic equivalent is an electronic seal.
In case the official certificate is not submitted in the IMSOC, the statements which are not relevant must be crossed out, initialled and stamped by the certifying officer, or completely removed from the certificate.
| PART I – DESCRIPTION OF CONSIGNMENT | PART I – DESCRIPTION OF CONSIGNMENT |
| Box | Description |
| Country | |
| Indicate the name of the third country issuing the certificate. | |
| I.1 | Consignor/Exporter |
| Indicate the name and address, country and ISO country code [^E0041], of the natural or legal person dispatching the consignment. This person shall be established in a third country, except for the re-entry of consignments originating in the Union. | |
| I.2 | Certificate reference |
| Indicate the unique alphanumeric code assigned by the competent authority of the third country. This box is not compulsory for certificates submitted in the IMSOC. Repeated in box II.a. | |
| I.2a | IMSOC reference |
| This is the unique alphanumeric code assigned by the IMSOC. Repeated in box II.b. This box shall not be completed if the certificate is not submitted in the IMSOC. | |
| I.3 | Central competent authority |
| Indicate the name of the central authority in the third country issuing the certificate. | |
| I.4 | Local competent authority |
| Indicate, if applicable, the name of the local authority in the third country issuing the certificate. | |
| I.5 | Consignee/Importer |
| Indicate the name and address of the natural or legal person to whom the consignment is destined in the Member State of destination. | |
| I.6 | Operator responsible for the consignment |
| Indicate the name and address, country and ISO country code, of the natural or legal person in the Member State in charge of the consignment when presented at the Border Control Post (BCP) who makes the necessary declarations to the competent authorities as the importer or on behalf of the importer. This operator may be the same as indicated in box I.5. This box is optional. | |
| I.7 | Country of origin |
| Indicate the name and ISO country code of the country where the goods originate from, were grown, harvested or produced for food and feed listed in the Annexes due to a possible risk of contamination by mycotoxins, including aflatoxins, or by plant toxins, or due to possible non-compliance with the maximum allowed levels of pesticide residues. Indicate the name and ISO country code of the country where the goods were produced, manufactured or wrapped for food and feed listed in the Annexes due to the risk of presence of Salmonella or due to other hazards than those specified in the first paragraph. | |
| I.8 | Region of origin |
| Not applicable. | |
| I.9 | Country of destination |
| Indicate the name and ISO country code of Member State of destination of the products. | |
| I.10 | Region of destination |
| Not applicable. | |
| I.11 | Place of dispatch |
| Indicate the name and address, country and ISO country code of the establishment(s) from where the products come from. Where required by Union legislation, indicate its registration or approval number. For other products: any unit of a company in the food or feed sector. Only the establishment shipping the products is to be named. In the case of trade involving more than one third country (triangular trade), the place of dispatch is the last third-country establishment of the export chain from which the final consignment is transported to the Union. | |
| I.12 | Place of destination |
| Indicate the name and address, country and ISO country code, of the place where the consignment is being delivered for final unloading. Where applicable, also indicate the registration or approval number of the establishment of destination. | |
| I.13 | Place of loading |
| Not applicable. | |
| I.14 | Date and time of departure |
| Indicate the date when the means of transport departs (aircraft, vessel, railway or road vehicle). | |
| I.15 | Means of transport |
| Select one or more of the following means of transport for goods leaving the country of dispatch, and indicate its identification: — aircraft (indicate the flight number); — vessel (indicate the vessel name and number); — railway (indicate the train identity and wagon number); — road vehicle (indicate the registration number with trailer number, if applicable). In the case of a ferry, tick ‘vessel’ and identify the road vehicle(s) with registration number (with trailer number, if applicable), in addition to the name and number of the scheduled ferry. | |
| I.16 | Entry Border Control Post |
| Indicate the name of the BCP of entry into the Union for certificates not submitted in the IMSOC or select the name of the BCP of entry into the Union and its unique alphanumeric code assigned by the IMSOC. | |
| I.17 | Accompanying documents |
| Indicate the type of required document: analytical report/ results of sampling and analyses referred to in Article 10 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793, and indicate the unique code of required accompanying documents and country of issue. Other documents: indicate the type and reference number of document when a consignment is accompanied by other documents such as commercial documents (for example, the airway bill number, the bill of lading number or the commercial number of the train or road vehicle). | |
| I.18 | Transport conditions |
| Indicate the category of required temperature during the transport of products (ambient, chilled, frozen). | |
| I.19 | Container number/Seal number |
| Where applicable, indicate the container number and seal number (more than one possible). The container number must be provided if the goods are transported in closed containers. Only the official seal number must be stated. An official seal applies if a seal is affixed to the container, truck or rail wagon under the supervision of the competent authority issuing the certificate. | |
| I.20 | Certified as or for |
| Select the intended use of goods as specified in the relevant Union legislation: Feedstuffs: concerns only products intended for animal feed. Products for human consumption: concerns only products intended for human consumption for which an official certificate is required by Union legislation. | |
| I.21 | For transit |
| Not applicable. | |
| I.22 | For internal market |
| Tick this box where consignments are intended to be placed on the Union market. | |
| I.23 | For re-entry |
| Not applicable. | |
| I.24 | Total number of packages |
| Indicate the total number of packages in the consignment, where appropriate. In the case of bulk consignments, this box is optional. | |
| I.25 | Total quantity |
| Not applicable. | |
| I.26 | Total net weight/gross weight (kg) |
| The total net weight is the mass of goods themselves, without immediate containers or any packaging. It is automatically calculated by the IMSOC on the basis of the information entered in box I.27. The declared net weight of glazed food shall be exclusive of the glaze. Indicate the total gross weight, i.e. the aggregate mass of the goods, plus immediate containers and all their packaging, but excluding transport containers and other transport equipment. | |
| I.27 | Description of consignment |
| Indicate the relevant Harmonised System (HS) code and the title defined by the World Customs Organisation as referred to in Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 [^E0042]. This customs description shall be supplemented, if necessary, by additional information required to classify the products. In addition, state any specific requirements relating to the nature/processing of the products as defined in the relevant Union legislation. Indicate the species, and approval number of establishments when applicable together with ISO country code, number of packages, type of packaging, batch number, and net weight. Tick ‘final consumer’ where products are packaged for final consumers. Species: indicate the scientific name or as defined in accordance with Union legislation. Type of packaging: identify the type of packaging according to the definition given in Recommendation No 21 [^E0043] of UN/CEFACT (United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business). |
International standard two-letter code for a country in accordance with the ISO 3166 alpha-2 international standard; http://www.iso.org/iso/country_codes/iso-3166-1_decoding_table.htm.
Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/1987/2658/oj).
Last version: www.unece.org/uncefact/codelistrecs.html.
| PART II – Certification | PART II – Certification |
| Box | Description |
| Country | |
| Indicate the name of the third country issuing the certificate. | |
| Certificate model | |
| This box refers to the specific title of each model of certificate. | |
| II | Health information |
| This box refers to the specific Union health requirements applicable to the nature of the products and as defined in the equivalence agreements with certain third countries or in other Union legislation, such as that for certification. | |
| II.2a | Certificate reference |
| This is the unique alphanumeric code indicated in box I.2. | |
| II.2b | IMSOC reference |
| This is the unique alphanumeric code indicated in box I.2a. | |
| Certifying officer | |
| This box refers to the signature of the certifying officer as defined in Article 3, point (26), of Regulation (EU) 2017/625. Indicate the name in capital letters, qualification and title, where applicable, of the signatory, and the name and original stamp of the competent authority the signatory is attached to and date of signature. |
[^E0001]: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2782 of 14 December 2023 laying down the methods of sampling and analysis for the control of the levels of mycotoxins in food and repealing Regulation (EC) No 401/2006 (OJ L, 2023/2782, 15.12.2023, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2023/2782/oj).
[^E0002]: Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915 of 25 April 2023 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in food and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 (OJ L 119, 5.5.2023, p. 103, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/915/oj).
[^E0003]: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 of 30 September 2019 laying down rules for the functioning of the information management system for official controls and its system components (‘the IMSOC Regulation’) (OJ L 261, 14.10.2019, p. 37).
[^E0004]: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2235 of 16 December 2020 laying down rules for the application of Regulations (EU) 2016/429 and (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards model animal health certificates, model official certificates and model animal health/official certificates, for the entry into the Union and movements within the Union of consignments of certain categories of animals and goods, official certification regarding such certificates and repealing Regulation (EC) No 599/2004, Implementing Regulations (EU) No 636/2014 and (EU) 2019/628, Directive 98/68/EC and Decisions 2000/572/EC, 2003/779/EC and 2007/240/EC (OJ L 442, 30.12.2020, p. 1).
[^E0005]: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/459 of 24 February 2026 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 as regards the temporary increase of official controls and emergency measures governing the entry into the Union of arachidonic acid oil originating in China (OJ L, 2026/459, 25.2.2026, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2026/459/oj).
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