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Novel foods authorisation requirements and what you need to submit as part of a novel food application.
How to assess the impact of your activity in estuarine (transitional) and coastal waters for the Water Framework Directive (WFD). The guidance is called Clearing the Waters for All.
Comprehensive help for those operating, regulating or interested in facilities that are covered by the Environmental Permitting regulations.
Plant health controls, imports and exports, certification schemes, plant passporting and listed quarantine plant pests.
How to import or move fish for human consumption to the UK.
Groundwater flooding, how it might affect you and what to do.
The seeds which must be certified before you can market them, how to get them certified and how to get a licence for your seed business.
How to complete waste returns and deadlines for submission.
You can give other people permission to act for your business, like an agent.
Information about getting permission to enter, disturb or change coal mines or coal managed or owned by the Mining Remediation Authority that’s on your property.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) will open a bluefin tuna (BFT) catch and release recreational fishery (CRRF) in English waters in 2026. The MMO will run the application process and will issue permits only for vessel…
Understand the role of Natural England, local authorities and partnerships when designating or managing AONBs in England.
Wreck and salvage laws, the role of the Receiver of the Wreck, wreck owners and salvors and how to report wreck material.
Find out how to apply for the Woodland Creation Planning Grant (WCPG) to support your development of a proposal to create woodland.
Advisory note from the UK Chief Veterinary Officer for veterinarians prescribing BTV-3 vaccines.
Electricity Act 1989: register of all pattern-approved electricity meters suitable for billing purposes in Great Britain.
Non-nuclear radioactive substances regulation (RSR), when you need a permit, types of permits, how to apply, change (vary), transfer or surrender your permit.
Plan for climate change impacts to and from your site. How to integrate climate change adaptation into your management system under an environmental permit.
Guidance for regulated facilities with an environmental permit to treat or transfer chemical waste.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the implementation plan item.
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