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How and when to identify pigs (livestock and pets) with ear tags, ear tattoos or slap marks so they can be traced.
Product Safety Report for Beauty7 Tattoo Ink 10pcs presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product Safety Report for Beauty7 Tattoo Ink – ‘True Black’ (30ml) presenting a serious chemical risk.
You need to register with the relevant local council to get a tattoo, piercing and electrolysis licence in England and Wales
Product Safety Report for Beauty7 Professional Grade Tattoo Ink 20 colours presenting a serious chemical risk.
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has burst onto Edinburgh Castle’s famous esplanade this weekend, for another August full of music and spectacle.
Product Safety Report for Tattoo Gun presenting a serious risk of fire as the item includes a clover leaf plug which provides access to live parts.
You need to register with the relevant local council to get a tattoo, piercing and electrolysis licence in Scotland.
Product safety report for dragon hawk tattoo kit presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
The rules you must follow to make sure deer can be traced to help prevent and contain disease.
You need to register with the relevant local council to get a tattoo, piercing and electrolysis licence in Northern Ireland
Product Safety Report for Portable - Elight & Yag - 2 in 1 Intense Pulse Light (IPL) Laser Tattoo Removal and Hair Removal Machine that has been identified as non-compliant.
Minister John Lamont will represent the UK Government - promoting investment and trade and highlighting heritage and culture
When and how to replace lost or damaged tags and what to record in your holding register.
When and how to identify your kids and goats with tags.
Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs.
Take your pet dog, cat or ferret abroad: getting a pet passport or export health certificate, microchip, vaccinations and tapeworm treatments.
How to get a flock or herd mark for livestock (including those kept as pets) and keep your registered details up to date.
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