Association of Port Health Authorities (APHA)

Association of Port Health Authorities (APHA) The Association of Port Health Authorities is the only UK wide organisation representing the interes

The Association of Port Health Authorities is the only UK wide organisation representing the interests of Local Authorities and Port Health Authorities with responsibilities for health controls at sea and airports. Port health authorities are constituted with the primary objective of preventing the introduction into the country of dangerous epidemic, contagious and infectious diseases and ensuring the wholesomeness of imported food.

Association of Port Health Authorities Newsletter - October 2025 -
14/10/2025

Association of Port Health Authorities Newsletter - October 2025 -

Two species of disease-carrying mosquitoes have been identified in the UK, and could spread further due to climate change, scientists have warned.

Association of Port Health Authorities - AGM and Port Health Training Day -
08/10/2025

Association of Port Health Authorities - AGM and Port Health Training Day -

EFRA committee report - Biosecurity at the border: Britain’s illegal meat crisis -
10/09/2025

EFRA committee report - Biosecurity at the border: Britain’s illegal meat crisis -

Association of Port Health Authorities Newsletter - September 2025 -
09/09/2025

Association of Port Health Authorities Newsletter - September 2025 -

In a win for traders, the government is suspending the introduction of extra border checks on live animal imports from the EU, and on specific animal and plant goods from Ireland, to support British businesses and ease trade ahead of its new SPS (sanitary and phytosanitary) deal with the EU. 

Association of Port Health Authorities Newsletter - July 2025 -
22/07/2025

Association of Port Health Authorities Newsletter - July 2025 -

People with allergies should be careful when buying imported Dubai-style chocolate as some products may not have clear or reliable labels. If in doubt, don’t buy it and report any concerns to your Local Authority.

Training courses for Port Health Officers - Athens, October 2025 -
03/07/2025

Training courses for Port Health Officers - Athens, October 2025 -

Association of Port Health Authorities Newsletter - June 2025 -
19/06/2025

Association of Port Health Authorities Newsletter - June 2025 -

Defra has allocated funding to support continued checks on illegal meat imports at Dover for 2025–26, but the port authority warns the amount is insufficient to safeguard the livestock sector from diseases.

Practical ship inspection workshop - London / Legionella sampling ships - Scotland -
17/02/2025

Practical ship inspection workshop - London / Legionella sampling ships - Scotland -

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