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  • Find out the requirements for importing organic products and when you need a certificate of inspection (COI).

  • How to apply for, correct or replace a cattle passport and what to do if you miss the application deadline or it has not arrived.

  • What pet owners need to do if their animal has suspected or confirmed bovine TB.

  • How to label spirit drinks that you plan to sell in the UK.

  • Send samples (classified as UN3373 biological substance category B) to APHA according to the ADR regulations and P650 packing instructions.

  • Food allergy and intolerance advice for consumers

  • Technical information, notes and guidance on the surveys of the structure of the agricultural industry.

  • Details of control bodies approved to certify organic food, feed, seed and other agricultural products in the UK.

  • Details of Minimum Conservation Reference Sizes (MCRS) in UK waters.

  • Animal by-products (ABPs) you can use to make pet food, how to provide samples, and how to package your products.

  • How to register for the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme to move or sell food in Northern Ireland.

  • Find out what a composite food product is, and the rules you need to follow to export or move these products from Great Britain to the EU and Northern Ireland.

  • Permission is required for a burial at sea in the UK marine area.

  • Access the vet summary templates for cattle. pigs and sheep. These should be filled in as part of an animal health and welfare review or endemic disease follow-up.

  • Understand which licence you need to bring together captive birds, and the rules you must follow to prevent the spread of bird flu.

  • Common user charge rates and how the charge applies to imports entering Great Britain through the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel.

  • How to apply for a licence, when you need a licence, fees, licence conditions and records you must keep.

  • Rules on certifying and labelling organic food, feed and seed.

  • Guidance on how to move goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland under the scheme, including general certificates, additional documents (packing lists), seals and checks.

  • This is the Hub for all the Veterinary Medicines Directorate's communications on current and future regulatory changes.