Association of Port Health Authorities (APHA)

10/03/2026

Association of Port Health Authorities Newsletter - March 2026 -

To cut red tape and costs for importing and exporting with the EU  the UK will align with EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) legislation;  food and feed safety;  and broader nutrition-related areas such as food supplements, fortified foods, food for specific groups, nutrition and health claims, ...

24/02/2026

Government of Bermuda - Port Health Officer vacancy -

The Government of Bermuda are pleased to announce that they are currently recruiting for a Port Health Officer to join their team.

03/02/2026

Association of Port Health Authorities Newsletter - February 2026 -

A new cargo and passenger ferry service directly linking Scotland and France could launch later this year as the port of Dunkirk embarks on a €40bn (£35bn) regeneration programme it claims will mirror the second world war resilience for which it is famed.

13/01/2026

Association of Port Health Authorities Newsletter - January 2026 -

On 27 November 2025, Spain reported its first outbreak of ASF since 1994 (see WAHIS). As a result, Spain has lost its ASF-free status. 

15/12/2025

Association of Port Health Authorities Newsletter - December 2025 -

The government has been warned it "cannot wait" before improving facilities to tackle illegal meat imports at the Port of Dover.

04/11/2025

Association of Port Health Authorities Newsletter - November 2025 -

Thurrock Council is setting up a dedicated hotline for Tilbury residents to report issues linked to dust pollution from the town’s port, following years of complaints and growing health concerns.

03/11/2025

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

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.

10/09/2025

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

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.