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How to import or move high risk food and feed of non-animal origin from the EU to Great Britain.
National Patient Safety Alerts (NatPSAs) are official notices giving instructions to NHS bodies on how to prevent risks which might cause serious harm or death.
Guidance and advice on sustainable development and environmental management for the benefit of public health.
Guidelines on sampling and result interpretation for microbiologists and infection control nurses working in healthcare environments.
How to spot chronic wasting disease (CWD), what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
How to import or move fish for human consumption to the UK.
Guidance to avoid human infection on farms and good farm practices to reduce human and animal health risks.
How to spot brucellosis, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread
Find out how to export live fish, molluscs and crustaceans for farming, ornamental, or any other purpose except direct human consumption
Information on the safety of transplanting human organs, tissues and cells from the advisory committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs (SaBTO).
The Meat Hygiene Service was set up in 1995 and was responsible for the enforcement of meat hygiene legislation. The Service merged with the Food Standards Agency in 2010.
The Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food (ACMSF) is an independent scientific committee that provides expert advice to government on microbiological issues and food. ACMSF is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Food Standards Agency .
Clinicians are provided with actions to complete when managing infectious diseases in the asylum seeker population.
Professor Dame Angela McLean visited the United States to launch the US-UK Strategic Dialogue on Biological Security, visit US laboratories, and take part in discussions with scientists, scientific advisers and companies working on biosecurity.
UK Health Security Agency's laboratories provide a comprehensive range of microbiological tests and services.
The Taskforce was set up to review domestic and international risks presented from new and emerging tree and plant pathogens.
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