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How to conduct flood investigations under section 19 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.
Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing other animal products for human consumption (such as honey or snails) to Great Britain.
Find out about Compliance Assessment Reports, assessments, inspections and permit reviews, and what the Environment Agency will do if you do not follow the rules.
See the list of applications to protect or cancel the geographical name of a food, drink or agricultural product in Great Britain.
How to spot sheep scab, what to do if you suspect it and control measures to prevent its spread.
The emission limit values (ELVs) and air quality standards specified generators must meet, including the deadlines for complying.
How vets in England and Wales can submit samples to APHA for non-statutory diagnostic testing.
A list of places where you can bring consignments of plants, seeds and produce into the UK, including ports and airports.
Guidance on section 14 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act, which prevents the wild release of certain plants and animals in England and Wales.
This guidance document has been published to help local authorities carry out their duties.
How to apply for compliance scheme approval, register, take on packaging producer responsibilities and comply.
Provides best practice advice on minimising the risk of causing pollution while protecting natural resources.
How bottled water producers can get a natural mineral water recognised in England, and rules you need to follow to produce and label it.
Treating and disposing of non-hazardous farm waste, sending to landfill, burying waste, incinerating fallen stock and recycling waste fuel oil.
Waste codes for common wastes produced by mechanical treatment at a waste management facility.
Information about the availability of BTV-3 vaccines for animal keepers.
Rules for coal merchants and retailers selling traditional house coal for use in domestic appliances in England.
The rules to follow when moving animals within a restricted zone, including to markets, shows and slaughterhouses.
Find out about the process and costs to apply for Defra disinfectant approval.
How to apply for a licence to import, release or keep non-native animals.
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