Shippers handling bulk cargo/products - do you require an Environmental Permit from this Authority? Check our Pollution Control page
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In May 2005 the World Health Organization ratified the new International Health Regulations which form the basis of the amended Public Health (Ships) Regulations 2007. From 15 June 2007 deratting and deratting exemption certificates will be replaced worldwide by the much broader scope of the Ship Sanitation Control or Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates. These will be valid internationally for 6 months.
Deratting and deratting exemption certificates and documents in an incorrect format or issued in non-listed ports will not be accepted
The charges for these certificates from 1 January 2010 will be according to the APHA recommended national scale shown below (No increase in charges again for 2010);
SHIP INSPECTION CHARGES- as of 1st January 2010 | Gross Tonnage | Charge (£) |
| Up to 3,000 | 100 |
| 3,001-10,000 | 150 |
| 10,001-20,000 | 200 |
| 20,001-30,000 | 230 |
| Over 30,000 | 300 |
With the exception of:· Vessels with the capacity to carry between 50 and 1000 persons- £300 · Vessels with the capacity to carry more than 1000 persons- £500
Extra charges may be added for exceptional costs such as launch hire or out-of-hours duty.
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The Official Feed & Food Controls (England) Regulations 2007 (OFFC) provide legal controls on imported (non-EU) food not of animal origin. If advice is required please do not hesitate to contact the Chief Port Health Inspector.
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The EU electronic system for clearance of consignments of products of animal origin from 3rd countries - TRACES ( Trade Control & Expert System), went live on 1st January 2006. After this date all Common Veterinary Entry Documents (CVEDs) will have to be entered onto the system. Agents/Importers should contact Martin Smith of this Authority for advice.
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A revised scale of statutory charges for imports of products of animal origin through the Hull EU Border Inspection Post came into effect from 1st January 2010. Please contact us for details.
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Together with the HPA & APHA the Authority's officers have been involved with producing the published Guidelines for the Prevention of Norovirus Outbreaks on Cruise Ships. Please contact the Chief Port Health Inspector for details or visit the HPA website www.hpa.org.uk
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Our EHOs (Port Health Inspectors) have responsibility for the enforcement of the Smoke-free (Premises & Enforcement) Regulations 2006 within the Port Health District. Our Inspectors will be carrying out a programme of inspections to check compliance and give advice.Please contact the Chief Port Health Inspector for further advice/support or further information can be viewed at http://www.smokefreeengland.co.uk/what-do-i-do/business.html
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Hull & Goole PHA have joined with the Humber Alliance on Tobacco (HALT) which aims to provide a muti-agency approach to control smoking and the supply of illicit tobacco which damages the health aspirations in the area.
There is a national confidential line on 0800 59 5000 for the reporting of smuggled, counterfeit or underage selling of tobacco. www.halt.uk.net or www.smokesnojoke.com
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The Association of Port Health Authorities (APHA) is the national representative and coordinating body for UK port health and has recently launched an exciting new website at www.porthealth.co.uk
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HIGH-RISK Non-animal food imports
From 25 January 2010 imports of certain high-risk food of non-animal origin from specified non-EU countries can only enter through ports approved as Designated Points of Entry (DPE) where official controls will be carried out. The Ports of Hull and Goole are DPEs (No UK DP 07). Importers must pre-notify consignments to us at least 1 working day before physical arrival at the port by completeing a Common Entry Document (CED). Please contact us for further assistance.
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Mr Martin Smith, our Deputy Chief Port Health Inspector has announced his retirement in November 2010 - The Chief Port Health Inspector, the Board and all his colleagues wish him a long and happy retirement.
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SWINE FLU - For further information telephone NHS Direct on 0845 4647 or www.nhs.uk
(or follow link on our Infectious Disease page)
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DO YOU IMPORT or EXPORT FISH?
From 1 January 2010 importers of non-EU fish & fishery products (and exporters to outside the EU) will need to present a Catch Certificate to the Port Health Authority in compliance with new EU Regulation 1005/2008 which is The Illegal, Unreported & Unregulated Fishing Regulation. For more information contact the Chief Port Health Inspector or visit the Defra website at www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/fisheries/marine/conservation/iuu-regulation.htm
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HOWARD ROBERT BEAUMONT
It is with the deepest of regret that we report the untimely death of Mr Howard Beaumont on Monday 1 February 2010. Howard was our Deputy Chief Port Health Inspector until his retirement in April 2009 having served the Authority for over 35 years. A friend and colleague who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Laurence & all the staff, past and present.
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Laurence Dettman, MCIEH
Chief Port Health Inspector
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