UK international risk status for BSE downgraded in huge boost to farm sector

World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) downgrades UK’s BSE risk rating to negligible




Fruit and veg import checks scrapped ahead of UK-EU deal

In advance of a new SPS agreement with EU, fruit and veg imports will require no fees or border checks – saving businesses time and money




Policy paper: Call for comments on indicative lists for long-chain PFCAs, PFOA and PFHxS, their salts and related compounds

Requesting comments on a draft indicative list for long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids, their salts and related compounds.




Electronic ID for Cattle mandatory in step forward for UK biosecurity

Changes introduced to cattle identification, registration, and reporting for cattle in England.




Changes to bovine identification, registration and movement in England

Seeking views on government proposals for improving bovine (cattle, bison, buffalo) identification, registration and movement systems in England.