The Animal Health, Plant Health, Seeds and Seed Potatoes (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2021

The purpose of this instrument is to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively following the withdrawal of the United Kingdom (“UK”) from the European Union (“EU”). This will ensure that plant and animal health controls can operate effectively to protect biosecurity and support trade between Great Britain (“GB”) and the relevant third countries.




News story: Poultry keepers – Act now to reduce your risk from bird flu this winter

Poultry keepers are being urged to prepare for avian flu and reduce the risk of disease in their birds over the winter




Press release: Agreement reached to ensure supplies of CO2 to businesses

The CO2 industry has come to an agreement to ensure UK businesses have access to a sustainable supply of CO2.




News story: Ofwat Chair appointment extended and Board members reappointed

Jonson Cox’s term as Chair of the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) extended until April 2022




Guidance: Plant species by import category

Find out the import restrictions that apply to each species of plant, seed, produce or other material depending on where you’re bringing it to GB from.