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How to apply to protect a spirit drink name under the UK GI schemes.
Food business operators bound by the Compulsory Beef Labelling Scheme must keep traceability records to show the origin of their meat.
The Statement of Resources (SOR) is a document that sets out how an establishment will operate in terms of hours, and what Food Standards Agency (FSA) resources will be required in the specific premises.
How to get the required licensing to slaughter animals in a meat establishment.
Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing research and trade samples or display items to Great Britain.
Details of premises in Great Britain approved to test fallen cattle for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).
Guidance on licensing, labelling, packaging, and chemical safety when importing bakery products.
Farmers producing animal feed or those involved in mixing with additives and pre-mixtures must be aware of the requirements for registration, record-keeping, animal feed hygiene and mixing of animal feed.
How to keep farmed goats, and your responsibilities for their health, housing and feed.
Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing gelatine and collagen for human consumption to Great Britain.
Supplementary guidance to help businesses understand their responsibilities when conducting taste trials involving novel foods.
We produce the National Enforcement Priorities (NEPs) for food and animal feed hygiene annually. These assist Local Authorities (LAs), DAERA (for Northern Ireland) and businesses in maintaining standards and safeguarding pub…
Defra’s Secretary of State has permitted the use of this bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccine within the United Kingdom, subject to licence.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Pesticides are chemical or biological substances that are used to kill or control pests during the cultivation and storage of crops. We have oversight of pesticides and food safety in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing other live animals or genetic material to Great Britain.
Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS) and sodium chlorite solutions and their danger to health.
A closed grant for farm buildings, machinery or equipment that adds value to crops or livestock by increasing productivity and improving the environment.
This statement explains how accessible the export health certificates online service is.
Instructions for crop inspectors on seed certification in England and Wales.
Guidance for businesses on authorisation of edible insects as novel foods.
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