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A list of organisations in England, Scotland and Wales that inspect and certify animals and animal products for export. The list does not include every certifier.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the hedgerow laying item.
What you must do to avoid harming great crested newts and when you’ll need a licence.
Apply for a specific licence for any movement in a bluetongue zone not covered by a general licence.
List of all operators registered and accredited under extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
What packaged goods are, how they are labelled, units of measurements used and compliance with weights and measures regulation.
Definition of single-use vapes and reusable vapes, information on regulation and enforcement, and how to recycle vapes.
Register and manage your access to EHC Online using Government Gateway and your Defra account.
Find out if and by when you need to apply for a medium combustion plant directive (MCPD) environmental permit to meet air quality requirements.
Read about the requirements and procedures you will need to follow, and how you will need to manage your agreement once you're an agreement holder.
What you must do to prevent water pollution when you manage organic manures, manufactured fertiliser, soil and livestock.
How to register for the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme to move or sell food in Northern Ireland.
Before you buy a pet cat or dog, make checks to avoid the illegal trade in pet animals, and know how to report concerns.
How developers can create and enhance habitat on-site to deliver biodiversity net gain (BNG).
How to get a licence to sell animals as pets, and the conditions you'll need to meet.
Check how coastal flood and erosion risks will be managed in your area.
U8 exemption allows you to recycle waste that does not need treating before being used. This helps reduce the use of virgin materials.
What land use codes to use when declaring land in a rural payments application such as Countryside Stewardship or the Sustainable Farming Incentive.
Print a template holding register to record sheep and goat tags, movements and deaths.
Common waste codes for batteries, lightbulbs and electrical devices.
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