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High risk food of non-animal origin

Some foods of non-animal origin are considered high risk food of non-animal origin (HRFNAO) because they pose health risks associated with the country of origin

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From:
Food Standards Agency
Published:
22 January 2021
Last updated:
30 July 2026
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  1. Replaced broken link to NI Import Requirements for Restricted Foodstuffs in Emergency Measures section.

  2. Added translation

Applies to Northern Ireland

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High risk food of non-animal origin

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Some foods of non-animal origin are considered high risk food of non-animal origin (HRFNAO) because they pose health risks associated with the country of origin.

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