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Marketing standards for veal and beef importers, exporters, producers, manufacturers, retailers and distributors.
Food business operators bound by the Compulsory Beef Labelling Scheme must keep traceability records to show the origin of their meat.
Allocation coefficients and decision
The terms and conditions for paying the common user charge.
Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when carry out vet checks on animal products being imported to Great Britain.
Who does DUS (distinctiveness, uniformity and stability) testing in the UK, what they test for and how to contact them.
Advice note prepared by Dr Michael Walker on behalf of the Government Chemist, regarding the detection of genetically modified rice at the UK border
Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS) and sodium chlorite solutions and their danger to health.
Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing live animals that are being returned to Great Britain.
Guidance for businesses and local authorities to ensure that cheese recovery is carried out in accordance with the food hygiene legislation
You must batch and label the beef and veal you sell or supply according to specific rules, which vary from product to product.
The total amount of subsidy paid in the UK under the School Milk Subsidy Scheme each school year.
Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when carrying out veterinary checks on live animals being imported to Great Britain.
Rules you must follow to use a food or drink name registered and protected by a UK geographical indication (GI) scheme, and penalties if you do not comply.
Allocation coefficients and decisions
Guidance for competent authorities submitting a residue control plan and test results to Defra for exports of products of animal origin for human consumption to Great Britain.
What happens if an inspector finds you're breaking regulations on grading pig carcases or classifying beef carcases.
What local authorities must do to grant recognition for natural mineral water and carry out ongoing checks.
How growers and traders can use Northern Ireland plant health labels (NIPHLs) to move seed potatoes from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.
How to object to an application to register for UK geographical indication (GI) protection, change or cancel a product specification and how to appeal against a decision.
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