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How and when to identify pigs (livestock and pets) with ear tags, ear tattoos or slap marks so they can be traced.
You need to register with the relevant local council to get a tattoo, piercing and electrolysis licence in England and Wales
You need to register with the relevant local council to get a tattoo, piercing and electrolysis licence in Scotland.
You need to register with the relevant local council to get a tattoo, piercing and electrolysis licence in Northern Ireland
As tattooing and body piercing becomes more common, improper or unsanitary methods used in these procedures can carry health risks.
The rules you must follow to make sure deer can be traced to help prevent and contain disease.
FCDO travel advice for Kuwait. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
How to get a flock or herd mark for livestock (including those kept as pets) and keep your registered details up to date.
Product Safety Report for Portable - Elight & Yag - 2 in 1 Intense Pulse Light (IPL) Laser Tattoo Removal and Hair Removal Machine that has been identified as non-compliant.
Take your pet dog, cat or ferret abroad: getting a pet passport or export health certificate, microchip, vaccinations and tapeworm treatments.
Product Safety Report for Tattoo Gun presenting a serious risk of fire as the item includes a clover leaf plug which provides access to live parts.
Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Sri Lanka, including guidance on residency, healthcare and passports.
We are seeking your views on what procedures should be in scope of the licensing scheme for non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England.
Find out if you could claim the cost of training as an allowable business expense if you are a self-employed individual.
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