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Collection of guidance for moving plants and seeds for planting, used agricultural and forestry machinery, and seed potatoes from GB to NI using the NIPHL scheme.
Guidance for the veterinary pharmaceutical industry on applying for maximum residue limits (MRLs) in the UK.
How to spot Perkinsus marinus, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
List of approved blood testing laboratories to monitor the effectiveness of rabies vaccines.
Guidance for competent authorities applying to Defra for market access to export animals and animal products to Great Britain, or to amend existing trading conditions.
Use this licence to move live animals from a bluetongue restricted zone to a final destination in Scotland.
General licence for the movement of resolved inconclusive reactors from officially TB free cattle herds in England or Wales directly or indirectly to slaughter.
Technical information about the import requirements for live animals and germplasm, for use by vets, importers and border officials.
Higher Tier agreements for multi-year management options and one-off capital items to protect, restore or enhance the environment.
The role of National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) and details of the UK and Northern Ireland (NI) NRLs for food and feed testing
We are responsible for making sure that chemicals are not present in food at levels that would be of concern. We carry out research and surveillance and using that information, we can enforce controls to prevent chemical con…
Information for egg producers, deliveries, collectors and packing centres to follow the law on registration, marketing and stamping of eggs.
List of countries (and their inspection bodies) with AIS status for importing fruit and vegetables into Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).
Laws and regulations protecting farm animals at shows and markets, including the suitability of pens, cages or hutches
How to get and maintain an ATT qualification, and what to do if you want to end your authorisation.
How to spot lumpy skin disease, what to do if you suspect it and how to prevent it spreading.
This statement explains how accessible the export health certificates online service is.
Details of premises in Great Britain approved to operate as cattle, sheep, pig and horse semen collection and storage centres.
How to prevent the spread of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing E. coli and Klebsiella - and treatment options.
Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing gelatine and collagen for human consumption to Great Britain.
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