Guidance: Ivory: apply for an exemption certificate to deal in pre-1918 outstandingly high artistic, cultural or historical value items

Find out if your ivory item may qualify for the pre-1918 outstandingly high artistic, cultural or historical value exemption, how to apply and what to do if it is refused or revoked.




Guidance: Buy or hire an ivory item

How to check if an ivory item you are buying or hiring has been correctly registered or certified, and how to register as a new owner.




Guidance: Declare ivory you intend to sell or hire out

Use this service to register or apply for an exemption certificate to deal in ivory.




Research: Avian influenza (bird flu) in Europe, Russia and in the UK

Preliminary and updated outbreak assessments for avian influenza (bird flu) in Europe, Russia and in the UK.




Guidance: Coming to England for seasonal agricultural, horticultural work or pork processing

Advice for seasonal agricultural, horticultural workers and pork butchers coming to England to work on farms or processing sites or at slaughterhouses, and their employers.