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How to get plant breeders' rights and what protection it gives your plant varieties.
What to do if you’re bringing plants and products like wood and timber into Great Britain, including what certificates you'll need.
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If you’re bringing in plants or plant-based products from the EU,…
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A ‘phytosanitary’ (plant health) certificate proves your plants: have been…
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How to import plants, fruit, vegetables, cut flowers, trees, seeds and used agricultural machinery to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) from the EU, Liechtenstein and Switzerland.
Get help to classify ceramic articles for import and export.
Check if your import, export or re-export needs a permit or certificate under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Get help to classify herbal medicines, vitamins, food preparations, supplements and tonics for import and export.
The seeds which must be certified before you can market them, how to get them certified and how to get a licence for your seed business.
Get help to classify edible vegetables, roots, tubers, herbs, spices, fruit, nuts and peel for import and export.
Find out how to import timber and wood material, including the documents, identity checks and plant health inspections required.
How to import plants, fruit, vegetables, cut flowers, trees, seeds and used agricultural machinery from non-EU countries to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).
How to apply for a traditional herbal registration (THR) to market a herbal medicine in the UK.
Use the case studies to help you decide when your goods may (or may not) go beyond insufficient production.
The DUCR and the optional Part suffix is the main reference key to any Customs Handling of Import & Export Freight (CHIEF) declaration.
Guidance on how to import and export plants and plant products to and from the UK.
Find UK trade data from HMRC. Look up data about imports, exports, commodities and traders.
The Department for Business and Trade has announced the 10 SME winners of the 2024 Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards.
How commercial plant growers can grow FPCS-certified stock, and find out the benefits of using it in commercial plantations.
Check if you need a licence or phytosanitary certificate to export plants and plant products.
Rules for importing, exporting and moving fresh fruit and vegetables to, from and around the UK.
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