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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Update – 24 Nov

Animal diseases: evaluating risks through international trade Page summary: Assessing the likelihood of introducing animal diseases to Great Britain through the trade of live animals and animal products. Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:47pm, 24 November 2025 UK Government gives voice to nature at COP30 climate conference Page summary: UK accelerates global leadership on nature at COP30 Change made:…
Ben Kemp
December 11, 2025
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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs – WC 24 Nov

New law bans plastic wet wipes to protect rivers and seas Page summary: New law will ban the supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic in England Change made: First published. Time updated: 11:10am, 18 November 2025 APHA Weybridge: general testing form (LSW008) Page summary: Submit samples to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) for commercial testing by…
Ben Kemp
December 5, 2025
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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Updates: WC 13th October

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: 2:28pm, 7 October 2025 Lumpy skin disease in…
Ben Kemp
October 21, 2025
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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Updates – WC 30 Sept

Extended producer responsibility for packaging: templates for sampling and inspection plans Page summary: If you are required to apply for registration as a reprocessor or exporter of packaging waste under extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging, and to apply for optional accreditation, you must submit a sampling and inspection plan using these templates. Change made: This update adds supplementary guidance…
Ben Kemp
October 2, 2025
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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Updates – WC 22 Sept

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…
Ben Kemp
September 25, 2025
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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Updates (WC 8th Sept)

Lumpy skin disease in Europe Page summary: Preliminary and updated outbreak assessments for lumpy skin disease in Europe. Change made: Added outbreak assessment for lumpy skin disease, August 2025. Time updated: 4:11pm, 1 September 2025 EM on amendments to EU chemicals legislation (COM(2025)386) Page summary: The government’s summary of a European Commission proposal to streamline assessments of chemicals across EU…
Ben Kemp
September 12, 2025
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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Updates (WC 25 Aug)

Extended producer responsibility for packaging: templates for sampling and inspection plans Page summary: If you are required to apply for registration as a reprocessor or exporter of packaging waste under extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging, and to apply for optional accreditation, you must submit a sampling and inspection plan using these templates. Change made: This adds the overseas reprocessing…
Ben Kemp
August 28, 2025
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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Update (WC 7 July)

David Hill appointed as Interim Defra Permanent Secretary Page summary: David Hill will lead the department as the recruitment process for a Permanent Secretary continues. Change made: First published. Time updated: 10:35am, 30 June 2025 Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging: 2025 base fees Page summary: Base fees for year 1 (2025 to 2026) of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging. Change made:…
Ben Kemp
July 10, 2025
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