The UK is establishing an independent animal health and welfare framework post-Brexit, balancing higher domestic standards with trade competitiveness and import parity. Led by DEFRA and the Animal and Plant Health Agency, the framework addresses on-farm welfare standards, live export bans, and labelling requirements while negotiating SPS (Sanitary and Phytosanitary) agreements with the EU. Current status involves clarifying which welfare measures will be included in trade negotiations and ensuring UK producers are not undercut by lower-standard imports.
Seeking views on the proposed licensing scheme for private primate keepers in England and the draft standards for care and management of primates.
Seeking views on the government’s proposals to introduce penalty notices for animal health and welfare offences in England.
Seeking views on the government’s proposals to introduce penalty notices for animal health and welfare offences in England.
Seeking views on the proposed licensing scheme for private primate keepers in England and the draft standards for care and management of primates.
Defra are launching this consultation to seek your views on the introduction of a specialist private primate keeper licensing regime in England, through regulations made under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. This consultation will seek views on the proposed specialist …
Seeking views on the proposed licensing scheme for private primate keepers in England and the draft standards for care and management of primates.
Defra are launching this consultation to seek your views on the introduction of a specialist private primate keeper licensing regime in England, through regulations made under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. This consultation will seek views on the proposed specialist …
Seeking views on the government’s proposals to introduce penalty notices for animal health and welfare offences in England.
Seeking views on our draft Animal Welfare (Sentencing and Recognition of Sentience) Bill.
Seeking views on our draft Animal Welfare (Sentencing and Recognition of Sentience) Bill.
Seeking views on our draft Animal Welfare (Sentencing and Recognition of Sentience) Bill.
Seeking views on plans to simplify and update the licensing system for animal establishments in England.
Seeking views on plans to simplify and update the licensing system for animal establishments in England.
Seeking views on plans to simplify and update the licensing system for animal establishments in England.