Statistics at Defra

We publish national and official statistics relating to the environment, rural communities, food, farming and biosecurity.




Transparency data: List of statistics with pre-release access

A list of the roles of those currently granted pre-release access to our key official statistics.




Environment Agency rescue endangered crayfish from drought

A member of the public reported crayfish in distress as a riverbed dried out. The Environment Agency rescued 32 adults, including 21 females carrying eggs.




Guidance: Restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS) regulations

Guidance for businesses on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012.




Regulations: restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)

Guidance for manufacturers, importers and distributors.