Export: APHA animal disease testing
Page summary:
Use this form to submit samples from animals for laboratory testing to meet the requirements for an export health certificate.
Change made:
Updated the guidance under the ‘Fast track service’ heading.
Time updated:
3:07pm, 15 September 2025
APHA Weybridge: general testing form (LSW008)
Page summary:
Submit samples to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) for commercial testing by APHA Scientific.
Change made:
Updated the guidance under the ‘Fast track service’ heading – refer to TC0822 in the price list for the cost of the fast track service.
Time updated:
4:06pm, 15 September 2025
WEEE: apply for approval as a producer compliance scheme
Page summary:
Apply to be a waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) producer compliance scheme and operate legally under your approval.
Change made:
The address for the Northern Ireland environment regulator has been updated.
Time updated:
11:27am, 16 September 2025
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:
Updated the foot and mouth disease (FMD) commercial import restrictions section. This update reflects recognition of Hungary as free of FMD.
Time updated:
4:39pm, 17 September 2025
Foot and mouth disease: latest situation
Page summary:
Current cases of foot and mouth disease, trade restrictions and risk level.
Change made:
Updated the commercial trade restrictions section. This update reflects recognition of Hungary as free of FMD.
Time updated:
5:03pm, 17 September 2025
Foot and Mouth disease controls amended for Hungary
Page summary:
Foot and Mouth disease controls have been amended for Hungary
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
2:34pm, 18 September 2025
Extended producer responsibility for packaging: example files for packaging data
Page summary:
If you need to submit packaging data under extended producer responsibility for packaging these example files shows how you must structure your data.
Change made:
The large producer and compliance scheme example files have been updated for the September 2025 release of the report packaging data service.
Time updated:
2:50pm, 18 September 2025
Record and submit your methodology for collecting packaging data
Page summary:
How to document the way you collect your packaging and packaging waste data – known as your ‘methodology’ – as an online marketplace or other producer obligated under extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging. Including who must submit this information and submission deadlines.
Change made:
Guidance updated for style and clarity and to include reference to recyclability assessment methodology (RAM) information that must be included from 1 October 2025.
Time updated:
3:56pm, 18 September 2025
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) collection: code of practice
Page summary:
How a designated collection facility (DCF) must manage its separately collected household WEEE.
Change made:
Updated the WEEE collection streams: there are new streams for photovoltaic panels (E) and vapes and electronic cigarettes (F). All other WEEE has been reordered to the end of the list (G).Made other updates across the page. ‘DCF operator responsibilities’: added to the list of requirements, clarified where to collect different streams, and clarified that DCFs should not receive income if they contract a PCS. ‘Third party arrangements’: clarified what the local authority retains responsibility for.‘DCF: site practice’: outlined that small mixed WEEE and batteries should be placed close together, and clarified items DCF operators must pay for.
Time updated:
5:03pm, 18 September 2025
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 the lists of businesses approved to export to the EU.
Time updated:
4:38pm, 19 September 2025
UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Committee documents
Page summary:
Minutes and meeting summaries from UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) committees and working groups.
Change made:
‘UK-New Zealand FTA Joint Committee – public summary, 13 May 2025’ added to collection.
Time updated:
5:28pm, 19 September 2025
