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  • Draft Deregulation Bill

    The Deregulation Bill is part of the government's ongoing drive to remove unnecessary bureaucracy that costs British businesses millions.

    • From: Cabinet Office
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Draft UK guidance on the testing procedure for prohibited substances in organic products

    Organic production of food and feed in the UK and in other EU Member States is controlled by EU Regulations (Council Regulation (EC) 834/2007 and Commission Regulation (EC) 889/2008)

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • TB science workshop report: the Royal Society 25 April 2013

    Summary of the TB science workshop help on the 25 April 2013 and presentations from the event.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Proposed revision of fees for statutory services delivered by the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA)

    We are seeking your views on proposed changes to fees for statutory services currently delivered by the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 1 others
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • ‘One year on’ assessment: Government response

    Defra has published a response to the Farming Regulation Task Force Implementation Group’s assessment. 

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Statement of New Regulation (SNR5) - January to June 2013

    Information relating to Defra's Statement of New Regulation covering the period January to June 2013.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Bovine TB risk-based trading: Empowering farmers to manage TB trading risks

    The final report of the Bovine TB Risk Based Trading Group.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Review of environmental advice, incentives and partnership approaches for the farming sector in England

    Final report sets out Defra's plans to deliver a framework of advice, incentives and partnership approaches for farmers and land managers.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK country report on farm animal genetic resources 2012

    This report includes the first full inventory of UK breeds of farm animals for a decade.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Dairy Industry: Producer Organisations, reporting of milk volumes and other EU Dairy Package options

    The implementation in England of EU Regulation 261/2012 (the EU Regulation) which is directly applicable in all Member States.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • An assessment of key evidence about neonicotinoids and bees

    Defra assessment of the key evidence about neonicotinoids and bees to help inform national and international considerations of this issue.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Jam and similar products (England) regulations 2013

    The Jam and Similar Products (England) Regulations 2013 will incorporate four main changes.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Review and evaluation: Animal Health and Welfare Board for England

    Executive summary (interim) of independent evaluation of the AHWBE, commissioned by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Farming regulation task force implementation group: ‘one year on’ assessment

    'One Year On' assessment of progress made towards meeting commitments made in response to the report of the Farming Regulation Task Force.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • AHWBE recommendation: informal stakeholder engagement - bovine TB

    Recommendation to publish the summary of responses from the Animal Health and Welfare Board for England’s call for views.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Farming Regulation: Paperwork plan: July 2012

    This document sets out progress made since December 2011 on the Government’s plan for reducing the burden of paperwork on farmers and food processors.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Farming regulation task force implementation update: December 2012

    Update on progress towards meeting the commitments made by Defra in response to the Farming Regulation Task Force recommendations.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Condensed milk and dried milk (England) regulations 2013 and the caseins and caseinates (England) regulations 2013

    The purpose of this consultation is to seek views on the impact of two sets of regulations; the Condensed Milk and Dried Milk (England) Regulations 2013 and the Caseins and Caseinates (England) Regulations 2013.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Animal health and welfare and food safety report: review of the balance of competences

    Report on animal health and food safety for the government's review of the balance of competences between the United Kingdom and the European Union.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government Response to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Report of Session 2012 to 2013: desinewed meat

    This document contains the following information: Government Response to the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Report of Session 2012 to 2013: desinewed meat

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government