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Guidance on the handling of slurry and manure to help reduce the spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria.
Animal by-products (ABPs) you can use to make pet food, how to provide samples, and how to package your products.
Find out how you can use manure, guano and digestive tract content, including how to store and move them.
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering environmental issues that may arise during the Recovery Phase of an emergency in the UK
The conditions that new cemetery developments, or new extensions of a cemetery, can operate under without needing an environmental permit.
Give information to consumers when selling food that is loose or hasn't been prepacked by another producer.
Find out the information you must give to customers on food products and how to give it.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
You must consider this guidance if you deal with surplus or waste food and drink.
Environment Agency enforcement position on when a waste collection authority, or contractors working on their behalf, can store food waste.
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...
Find out what animal by-products (material with animal content) you can use in a small scale compost heap and if your heap needs approval.
The Environment Agency has provided this low risk waste position (LRWP) for waste operations that it considers may be suitable for an exemption.
Declare the disposal of catering waste from a vessel or aircraft that has travelled within the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man after international travel.
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