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A list of organisations in England, Scotland and Wales that inspect and certify animals and animal products for export. The list does not include every certifier.
Find out when you need a felling licence to fell trees, and what we do if trees are felled without a licence. This can apply to your land, or land you manage.
T4 exemption allows you to treat waste to reduce its volume for transport to another site for reuse, recycling or to make handling easier.
Explainer for the rules for advertising products used in, on or near animals that are not licensed veterinary medicines.
If your site is in the Development High Risk Area, for most forms of development you must submit a Coal Mining Risk Assessment to your local planning authority.
Substances that are classed as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and when you're allowed to use them.
How developers can get advice on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) and applications for planning, permission in principle and technical details consent.
Midlands rod fishing byelaws are statutory (regulated by law) rules and regulations explaining who can fish, and where, when and what fish you can take.
Apply for funding to create woodland under the England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO).
Quality and labelling rules for growing, packing, distributing, importing and selling fresh fruit and vegetables.
This exemption allows you to temporarily store waste you have produced when working away from your normal business premises.
Before you buy a pet cat or dog, make checks to avoid the illegal trade in pet animals, and know how to report concerns.
What cattle keepers must record and report when they move cattle, bison or buffalo and the deadlines.
Guidance from 31 March 2026 for waste collection authorities in England on ensuring good waste collection services for households.
Map showing the local nature recovery strategy (LNRS) areas in England and the responsible authority who will lead the preparation of each strategy.
Find out if your land is in a nitrate vulnerable zone (NVZ) and how to appeal.
North West and Border Esk byelaws are statutory rules (regulated by law) and regulations explaining who can fish, where, when and what fish you can take.
When and how to identify your lambs and sheep with tags.
Waste codes for common construction and demolition waste.
If you put EEE on the UK market you must follow rules on both the EEE you sell and the EEE that becomes waste (WEEE).
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