Packaging waste: apply for registration and accreditation as a reprocessor or exporter
Page summary:
How to apply for mandatory registration and voluntary accreditation as a reprocessor or exporter of packaging waste – includes how to comply with requirements and technical information.
Change made:
Updated the ‘What you’ll need to pay’ section to reflect the 2026 charges coming into force.
Time updated:
12:07pm, 7 January 2026
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
Genetically modified organisms: applications, decisions and notifications
Page summary:
Information about releases of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) for research purposes, including lists of applications, consents and notifications.
Change made:
Added a new application: Defra and APHA have applied for consent to release genetically modified herpes virus of Turkey and avian influenza virus, for veterinary clinical research and development purposes (reference 25/R58/01).
Time updated:
5:02pm, 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
Best available techniques: environmental permits
Page summary:
What best available techniques are, when you must follow them, how to propose alternatives and how to refer to them in your application.
Change made:
Changes to the introduction to reflect leaving the EU and clarified the use of the cross-cutting guidance.
Time updated:
2:58pm, 8 January 2026
Transiting animals and animal products through Great Britain
Page summary:
Rules to follow if you’re moving animals or animal products from one country to another and transiting through Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), known as ‘landbridge’ movements.
Change made:
Clarified that live animals transiting from the EU through Great Britain to Northern Ireland must have an Intra Trade Animal Health Certificate (ITAHC) created in TRACES.
Time updated:
11:57am, 9 January 2026
Businesses approved to export to the EU
Page summary:
Check if your business in Great Britain or one of the Crown Dependencies is approved to export to the EU and find out what your TRACES number is.
Change made:
Updated all 5 lists of businesses approved to export to the EU.
Time updated:
3:05pm, 9 January 2026
