Animal by-product categories, site approval, hygiene and disposal
Page summary:
What animal by-products (ABPs) are, how to set up a site that uses them safely, the paperwork you need, and how to dispose of them.
Change made:
Added detail about the labelling requirements for the transportation and storage of animal by-products.
Time updated:
3:20pm, 7 January 2026
Imports, exports and EU trade of animals and animal products: topical issues
Page summary:
Current issues relating to imports and exports of animals and animal products.
Change made:
Added the declaration of revocation of special measures in Wales under the ‘Personal imports from the European Union’ heading. This replaces earlier safeguard declarations.
Time updated:
1:29pm, 8 January 2026
Animal by-product operating plants: approved premises
Page summary:
Details of approved and registered animal by-product (ABP) operating plants in Great Britain and the Channel Islands.
Change made:
Updated the list of approved animal by-product plants in Great Britain.
Time updated:
2:43pm, 8 January 2026
Export animal derived materials for laboratory use to Japan: certificate 8927
Page summary:
Apply online to export animal derived materials for laboratory use to Japan.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
11:29am, 9 January 2026
Export live rodents to Greece: certificate 9124
Page summary:
Apply online to export live rodents to Greece.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
2:51pm, 9 January 2026
