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iRASFF application

Introduction

General Concept

The iRASFF application provides the Alert and Cooperation Network’s control authorities with an effective tool to exchange information. It allows Member States to coordinate and respond more rapidly to health threats or non-compliances concerning agri-food products.

The Alert and Cooperation Network (ACN) facilitates the exchange of administrative information and the cooperation between Member States on official controls in the agri-food chain. The ACN is composed of:

  • the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF)

  • the Administrative Assistance and Cooperation Network (AAC)

  • the EU Agri-Food Fraud Network (FFN)

  • the Plant Health Network (PHN)

  • the Pet Animals Network (PA)

  • the Animal Welfare Network (AW)

Each network is responsible for different aspects of the agri-food chain, respectively: non-compliances with possible health risk (RASFF), non-compliances without health risk (AAC), suspicions of fraud (FFN), non-compliant consignments of plants, plant products and on contingency plans for plant pests and other plant health concerns (PHN), non-compliances and fraud suspicions related to companion animals (PA) and animal welfare (AW).

Its structure is simple: it consists of clearly identified contact points in the Commission, EFSA, EEA and at the national level in member countries. These Contact Points exchange information in a clear and structured way by means of templates.

Application requirements

The following items are required for the iRASFF application:

  • Browser: Microsoft Edge, Firefox or Google Chrome

  • Equipment: Computer Monitor resolution of at least 1024 X 768 pixels.

There are four levels of users: Local, Regional, Member States (national) and European (Commission) that generally follow the same rules.

Note

The functionalities explained in this guide are valid in all levels, but the possibility to see and share information change based on which level the information is escalated to.

Accessing iRASFF

To access iRASFF application, use the following link: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/irasff/dashboard

iRASFF Login page

iRASFF welcome page

In the page content, the application shows the instructions the unauthenticated public user can follow to:

  • Login to the iRASFF application

  • Reset your password

  • Request an access

The Side navigation menu displays the links to other applications/pages which are accessible by an unauthenticated user:

  • The "TRACES NT" link

  • RASFF Window link

  • The "Support" and "User manual"

    Links to RASFF window, support and user manual

Profile selection

There are different user profiles with distinct permissions to access the iRASFF application.

The system allows you to choose between your registered user profiles in SAAS (the European Commission Authorisation system) at your first login. Tick the profile you wish to use.

For more information on how to create a SAAS profile please consult the dedicated section in this document: Request an iRASFF access profile using SAAS.

You can also tick the Remember profile selection box to save your preferences for next time you login.

iRASFF select your profile: reader, creator, validator, escalator

If you only have one access profile, this option will not be displayed. You will be automatically redirected to the application homepage, after login.

While using the application, it is still possible to switch between different profiles. To do so, click on the user menu and use the change profile option. You will be redirected to the Profile selection page.

iRASFF change profile tab