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What you need to do to export animal germplasm (semen, ova, and embryos).
We give statutory advice to ministers on the risks to human health and the environment from the release of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). ACRE is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs...
The Advisory Committee on Animal Feedingstuffs (ACAF) is an independent scientific committee that advises on the safety and use of animal feeds and feeding practices, with particular emphasis on protecting human health, and with reference to new technical developments. ACAF...
Statistics on agriculture’s contribution to climate change.
Quarantine requirements for live amphibians of the order Caudata (salamanders and newts)
Use a separate statement of objection form for each Japanese GI product name you object to.
News and consultations from the Fish Health Inspectorate about disease outbreaks and policy changes which affect the aquaculture industry
We are responsible for improving and protecting the environment. We aim to grow a green economy and sustain thriving rural communities. We also support our world-leading food, farming and fishing industries. Defra is a ministerial department, supported by 34 agencies...
Resources for reducing the risk of infection from handling raw pet foods.
Technical advice and guidance for licence holders.
Marking, labelling and marketing standards you must follow to import and export plant seeds, food and manufactured goods.
You must not supply certain single-use plastic items in England, except for some exemptions.
Information for patients, healthcare professionals and developers of new medicines
Obligated packaging producers must register and meet their waste packaging recycling responsibilities.
Rules for importing organic food, feed and seed to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and Northern Ireland.
Argentina is subject to transit control for military goods and restrictions for controlled goods and technology.
Apply for a nutritional product to be considered by the Advisory Committee on Borderline Substances (ACBS).
The way you apply to licence biological products has changed
These temporary good manufacturing practice (GMP) flexibilities will be allowed to address the current exceptional circumstances
Guidance for UK businesses on rules for selling services to Italy.
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