Get bluetongue testing

Find out when to test vaccinated animals and how to get private testing.

Decision: UK REACH authorisation for SEA Consortium (surface treatment), 19 February 2025

Decision on application for authorisation for Surface Engineering Association (SEA) under UK REACH.

Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public.

Carrier bag charges: retailers’ responsibilities

Find out when you must charge a minimum of 10 pence for single-use carrier bags, bags you’re not required to charge for and the records you must keep and submit.

Statutory guidance: Bluetongue: general licences to move animals and germinal product from the restricted zone to Scotland or Wales

Use these general licences to move animals and germinal product from the bluetongue restricted zone to Scotland or Wales (EXD603, EXD608, EXD627, EXD639, EXD656, EXD657).