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This guidance explains what you need to do as an agreement holder.
Guidance on the data and methodology used for the statistics on the Incidence TB in Cattle in GB
Marketing Authorisations Veterinary Information Service (MAVIS) edition 105
Details of seed testing stations licensed by APHA.
Guidance for milk producers on hygiene standards and testing milk for antibiotic residues
Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing milk and colostrum products and by-products to Great Britain.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started on 1 January 2020.
Guidance for vets and farmers on hot weather and potential risks to health and welfare from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
Our approach to consultations is explained in this policy statement, which informs how we seek and take into account views when we make legislation, guidance and policy decisions.
Defra has produced the following guidance for IFCAs to help them understand and fulfil their role.
This guidance outlines key requirements and common issues to support cell cultivated product applications and minimise requests for further information.
How to import polyamide and melamine plastic kitchenware from China and Hong Kong into Northern Ireland.
Guidance on licensing, labelling, packaging, chemical safety when importing drinks.
Guidance on licensing, labelling, packaging, and chemical safety when importing bakery products.
How to spot Infectious haematopoietic necrosis (IHN), what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
Guidance on applying general food law and hygiene regulations to cell-cultivated products.
A summary of monthly workshops in the Food Standard Agency and Food Standard Scotland's cell-cultivated product programme.
Guidance on managing the public health consequences of TB in cattle and other animals.
Local authority regulators must use this process guidance note (PGN) to assess applications and write permits for boilers and furnaces.
The consultation was launched on 18 December 2024 and closed on 19 February 2025. This is a summary of the consultation responses, the main themes identified and the Food Standard Agency’s (FSA) responses to these.
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