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How to import animals and animal products to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man from non-EU countries.
Technical advice and guidance for licence holders.
The prohibitions and restrictions on the import of animal furs and skins into the UK and the export of salmon and trout.
ASC is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Home Office .
What animal by-products (ABPs) are, how to set up a site that uses them safely, the paperwork you need, and how to dispose of them.
What you need to do if you find, own or look after a listed invasive non-native (alien) animal in England and Wales.
How to apply for a licence, when you need a licence, fees, licence conditions and records you must keep.
You need a licence to keep certain kinds of wild or dangerous animals: contact your council for more information
Rules to follow if you’re moving animals or animal products from one country to another and transiting through Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), known as ‘landbridge’ movements.
Find rules for importing animals and animal products, and guidance on the importing process.
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