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The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition and Committee on Toxicity advice on benefits and risks related to fish consumption
When fishery owners and suppliers of live fish must get a fish health check. How to arrange the check and how to report the results.
Follow national and local rules (byelaws) when freshwater fishing with a rod and line in England and Wales
You must follow national and local rules (byelaws) when freshwater fishing…
‘Close seasons’ are seasons when you can’t fish for some types of fish on…
You’re only allowed to keep a certain amount of the fish you catch. These…
There are rules on how many rods you can use at a time, and the types of…
Apply for a licence to introduce, keep or farm non-native fish, lobsters and crayfish.
Get consent to introduce (site permit) or remove fish (excluding fish farms): application forms and rules.
Find out how to import live fish, molluscs and crustaceans for farming, ornamental, or any other purpose except direct human consumption
How food shops, manufacturers, and distributors must dispose of or handle former foodstuffs or food waste.
Apply for a licence to kill or take fish-eating birds causing significant damage to a fishery and find out how to report your actions.
Reduce the risk of disease and find out where listed diseases have been confirmed in England and Wales
How to export or move fish for human consumption from the UK.
Find out how to export live fish, molluscs and crustaceans for farming, ornamental, or any other purpose except direct human consumption
Guidance on listed diseases of fish and shellfish and their status in England and Wales, including what happens if a disease is suspected or confirmed.
Competent authorities of exporting countries should use the relevant model health certificate as a template to create a version exporters can apply for to export live fish, shellfish or aquaculture products to Great Britain, the Channel Islands or Isle of...
Find out which Environment Agency locks and weirs you can fish at, the licences and permits you need and when you can fish.
How to import or move fish for human consumption to the UK.
Find out when you must label your meat, fish or seafood product with its country of origin.
How to return tagged fish and shellfish, how much you get paid and what information to include.
Find out the measures the UK and EC are taking to reduce fishing industry threats to marine life, such as overfishing, finning, and bycatch
Information on the different types of commercial fishing vessel licences.
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