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Manufacturers and suppliers of cattle ear tags must follow this code of practice.
Guidance on applying the hygiene regulations to cell-cultivated products
The Food Standard Agency’s annual statement of compliance with the Research Integrity Concordat (‘Concordat’) describes the steps and actions taken by the FSA to meet the Concordat’s principles.
We maintain regular checks on slaughterhouses in the UK, to ensure that they comply with animal welfare regulations.
Local authority regulators must use this process guidance note to assess applications and write permits for animal carcase incineration.
This guide explains Defra’s trade classifications, including Food, Feed & Drink (FFD), which group commodity codes into clear and meaningful categories. These classifications provide a consistent framework for analysing …
FSA 23-12-05 - This paper provides a comprehensive update on the Achieving Business Compliance Programme
How to register a vineyard in the UK and details of vineyard categorisation.
Privacy notice regarding personal data processed by the VMD.
Poster for vets about how to spot and report West Nile fever.
APHA guidance on trichinella testing procedures for hunters of feral wild boar.
Read the agreement holder’s guide for agreements starting on or after 3 January 2024 until 31 December 2024.
If you want to add extra information about your beef to product labels, you must make sure it meets current food labelling legislation.
Inspectors will make unannounced visits to check that you’re complying with the rules for compulsory beef and veal labelling.
What happens if an inspector finds you are breaking regulations on compulsory beef labelling.
Find out what you can do to stop deer causing damage to your property.
How to spot dourine, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
How to spot contagious agalactia, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent it.
How to spot contagious epididymitis, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
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