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Find out how you could do the SFI actions for integrated pest management.
Find out how to apply VAT zero rating for the supply of those plants and seeds that are used to grow food for human consumption.
What to do if you’re bringing plants and products like wood and timber into Great Britain, including what certificates you'll need.
There are rules for bringing plants or ‘plant-based products’ (like wood)…
If you’re bringing in plants or plant-based products from the EU,…
If you’re bringing plants and plant-based products (like wood) from…
A ‘phytosanitary’ (plant health) certificate proves your plants: have been…
You’ll need to apply for a permit or certificate if you’re bringing any…
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Check the tariff classification for mini-cup sets made of fine bone china.
Find out about mini umbrella company fraud, including checks you should complete and how to report potential fraud.
Find out how to import species of bonsai to Great Britain from Japan and Korea, who you can import from, and what the quarantine rules are.
How to identify, stop the spread and dispose of Japanese knotweed in England.
Get help to classify ceramic articles for import and export.
What growers and traders need to do to move plants (including plants for planting, seeds, used agricultural and forestry machinery and vehicles and seed potatoes) using a Northern Ireland plant health label (NIPHL).
How to import plants, fruit, vegetables, cut flowers, trees, seeds and used agricultural machinery to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) from the EU, Liechtenstein and Switzerland.
How to import plants, fruit, vegetables, cut flowers, trees, seeds and used agricultural machinery from non-EU countries to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).
How to access the historical censuses from 1841 to 1921.
Import risk categories under the Border Target Operating Model for live animals, animal products, plants and plant products imported to Great Britain.
How to comply with the exemption from the Veterinary Medicines Regulations that allow certain animal medicines to be sold without an authorisation.
How to apply for authorisation to import, move or keep specified material and the fees you must pay.
How to assess a planning application when there are protected plants, fungi or lichens on or near a proposed development site.
Apply for an authorisation to manufacture authorised veterinary medicines and medicines marketed under the Exemptions for Small Pet Animals.
Apply for a licence application to sell dead or live protected animals and plants and find out how to report your actions.
Check if you need a licence or phytosanitary certificate to export plants and plant products.
Find out about exporting products of animal origin (POAO) such as meat, dairy and fish, live animals, plants and plant products.
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