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Sustainable food system indicators for the UK.
Applications, changes and cancellations for consideration under the UK geographical indications (GI) schemes, how to object and appeal against decisions.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Information about the UK food chain.
Rules on using a geographical indication (GI) scheme logo to mark a registered protected food or drink name.
How to import or move food and drink from the EU to Great Britain.
Animal by-products (ABPs) you can use to make pet food, how to provide samples, and how to package your products.
Foresight project looking at the increasing pressures on the global food system between now and 2050.
Use these general provisions to help you determine the origin of your products.
Urgent public health message: UKHSA has been notified about an outbreak of food botulism in France involving a small number of British nationals.
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.
Environment Secretary launches proposals to make food labelling clearer and fairer, delivering on commitment to back British farming
The UK Health Security Agency's (UKHSA) FW&E laboratories protect the public from significant health threats associated with food, water and environmental hazards.
This research project aims to develop improved analytical methods of food allergens and interpretation of results.
See the list of applications to protect the geographical name of a food, drink or agricultural product in Great Britain.
How to apply to protect a food, drink or agricultural product name under the UK GI schemes.
Results from the government’s monitoring of pesticide residues in food, reviewed by the Expert Committee on Pesticide Residues in Food (PRiF).
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...
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