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If you’re importing commercial samples from countries outside the UK, you may be able to claim relief from Customs Duty and VAT.
Find out how to account for VAT schemes on business gifts, samples and promotional schemes.
Fees for testing commercial poultry flocks for salmonella and for laboratories to get approval to test for salmonella.
Guidance for local authorities, port health authorities and food traders on how to submit a sample for referee analysis.
How to work out the customs value of imported goods that are free of charge, used, rented or leased if you're an importer or clearing agent.
Guidance for food traders on how to submit a sample to the Government Chemist for second expert opinion.
Guidance on who to test for Zika virus infection and which samples to collect.
Guidance on the Animal and Plant Health Agency laboratory testing services and prices for animal disease diagnosis.
Requirement to analyse samples from food producing animals for residues of veterinary medicines and prohibited substances.
Details of sediment and sample analysis for marine licence applications.
Use this form to file a notice of the intention to restrict the availability of samples of biological material to experts.
You can claim relief on Customs Duty, VAT and Excise Duty if you're importing goods for testing, analysis or examination to the UK.
The police have to follow strict rules if you're arrested, questioned or charged with a crime - you can get legal advice at a police station
Guidance for sellers.
When and how to take samples for the salmonella national control programme (NCP) if you’re an egg producer, and what happens if a laying flock tests positive.
What you need to do before you send waste to a landfill site.
Find out if you need to pay Tobacco Products Duty if you make or import tobacco, how much it is and when you can suspend or defer payment.
Use this sample letter to get a copy of the child abuse charge from the police, if you're applying for legal aid.
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