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How to set up a compost or biogas site, UK and EU standards explained, and alternative treatment methods for animal by-products (ABPs).
Find out about the process and costs to apply for Defra disinfectant approval.
Feed additive authorisation guidance and what you need to submit as part of a feed additive application.
How to report deer movements to the Livestock Information Service, including imports and exports.
Summary of product characteristics for Syvazul BTV-3 vaccine in the UK
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Higher Tier agreements for multi-year management options and one-off capital items to protect, restore or enhance the environment.
This page details the outcomes of novel food consultations, also known as Article 4 consultations.
Find out about sampling, testing and laboratory requirements for cattle in reviews and follow-ups.
This guidance is aimed at helping readers understand the permitting requirements of EC directive 1999/31/EC on the landfill of waste.
Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing eggs and egg products to Great Britain.
How to set up a border control post to receive animals, animal products, plants, plant products, wood and high risk foods not of animal origin.
Spreading slurry and milk on agricultural land: Environment Agency advice in exceptional circumstances such as extreme weather.
How bottled water producers can get a natural mineral water recognised in England, and rules you need to follow to produce and label it.
Guidance on tests and inspections for producers, processors, importers and sellers of organic food, feed and seed.
What you need to do when sheep and goats pass through your premises, including updating your holding register and reporting movements.
How and when your eggs, site and records might get inspected by the Animal and Plant Health Agency.
How to get and maintain a Food Competent Certifying Officer (FCCO) qualification.
How to spot chronic wasting disease (CWD), what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
Find out how to make fertiliser from processed ABPs including bonemeal, and if you need approval to manufacture, store or transport it.
Rules for exporting or moving organic food, feed and seed from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and Northern Ireland.
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