Policy paper

Smarter rules for safer food: what we are doing

Information on the smarter rules for safer food package which will improve protection against animal disease and pests in the food chain.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 15 January 2016
• Last updated: 13 March 2020 — See all updates

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The smarter rules for safer food (SRSF) package is a set of EU regulations for the protection against animal disease and plant pests.

It will affect individuals and businesses involved in the agri-food chain including activities such as the production, manufacture, supply and regulation of:

• food
• feed
• live animals
• animal products
• plants
• plant products

Published 15 January 2016
Last updated 13 March 2020 + show all updates

1. 13 March 2020

   Updated section 4 to reflect the recent switchover from TRACES Classic to TRACES NT for some importers.

2. 19 February 2020

   Amended 'IT changes' section to reflect switchover to TRACES NT for importers of high-risk food and feed not of animal origin.

3. 28 November 2019

   Added information and links to register for the new IT system - TRACES NT

4. 10 October 2019

   Changed " If there is a deal on exit day, there is likely to be an implementation period until at least 31 December 2020" to "If a deal is reached before exit day, there will be an implementation period until 31 December 2020".

5. 16 September 2019

   Policy paper updated

6. 5 April 2016

   Updated with the latest information on the Animal Health Regulation.

7. 15 January 2016

   First published.