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What to do if you’re bringing plants and products like wood and timber into Great Britain, including what certificates you'll need.
There are rules for bringing plants or ‘plant-based products’ (like wood)…
If you’re bringing in plants or plant-based products from the EU,…
If you’re bringing plants and plant-based products (like wood) from…
A ‘phytosanitary’ (plant health) certificate proves your plants: have been…
You’ll need to apply for a permit or certificate if you’re bringing any…
If you need advice on bringing plants or plant-based products into Great…
How to use and supply animal by-products (ABPs) as farm animal feed or in feed, and how to get your site registered and approved.
Find out what a composite food product is, and the rules you need to follow to export or move these products from Great Britain to the EU and Northern Ireland.
Check if you need a licence or phytosanitary certificate to export plants and plant products.
Animal by-products (ABPs) you can use to make pet food, how to provide samples, and how to package your products.
Find out how to apply VAT zero rating for the supply of those plants and seeds that are used to grow food for human consumption.
Find out the information you must give to customers on food products and how to give it.
How to apply for national listing of agricultural and vegetable plant varieties in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Labelling rules for businesses in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and retailers in Northern Ireland, for certain agri-food products moved under the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme.
Find out which types of food are zero-rated and which are standard-rated for VAT purposes.
What animal by-products (ABPs) are, how to set up a site that uses them safely, the paperwork you need, and how to dispose of them.
What you need to do to export or move food, drink and agricultural products.
How to set up a compost or biogas site, UK and EU standards explained, and alternative treatment methods for animal by-products (ABPs).
Current issues relating to imports and exports of animals and animal products.
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