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Packaging dangerous goods for transport
The rules on packaging dangerous goods, how the rules are administered, and what packing products should be used.
Operating a bus service in Northern Ireland
This guide will help you to understand what you need to do to run a bus company and service in Northern Ireland.
Bus public transport in Northern Ireland
A Commercial Bus Service Permit system has replaced the old bus route licensing element of the Road Service licence.
How to get a bus operator licence
You need a Bus Operator’s Licence to carry passengers in a vehicle carrying nine or more passengers for hire or reward.
Commercial Bus Service Permits
Detailing the types of bus services that need a Service Permit from the Department for Infrastructure.
Vehicle documents for international road haulage
Heavy goods vehicle and trailer documents you need to legally cross international borders in a UK-registered vehicle.
Certificates, licences and permits for HGVs and trailer
Essential documentation about your HGV and trailer to carry when you drive a commercial vehicle carrying goods abroad.
Insurance, tax and vehicle security documents
Documents on vehicle and goods insurance, and various tolls, taxes, charges and permissions you need to carry abroad.
Is rail transport right for your goods?
How rail freight transport is used for certain goods and routes as a useful alternative to other modes of transport.
Radiation screening at ports and airports
Incoming freight, vehicles and passengers and pedestrians are routinely screened for radiation at UK ports and airports.
How to assess your transport needs for international trade
Speed, cost, regulation and other requirements that may influence your choice of transport mode for your goods.
Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
Understand how the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme works in Northern Ireland, what the ratings mean and how to display them.
Food hygiene rating: what the ratings mean
Understand food hygiene ratings for your business, what the ratings cover, how they're given, and how often your business might be inspected.
Food safety and animal feed incidents
What to do in the event of a food or animal feed-related incident, and how to reduce the risk of one happening.
Hygiene for food businesses
Understand your legal responsibilities for hygiene as a food business, and follow best practices to maintain top hygiene standards.
Re-using food packaging - safety guidelines
When it's not advisable to re-use food packaging, and guidance on how to re-use food packaging safely.
How to prevent and manage food risks and incidents
Put measures in place to prevent food and feed incidents, and minimise food safety risks.
How to report a food or animal feed incident
Process of reporting a food or animal feed related incident and which relevant authorities to contact.
What is a food incident?
Overview of food and feed incidents, and definitions of health and safety in food and feed.
Food withdrawals and recalls
How to plan and prepare for carrying out food withdrawal and recalls in case you experience a food incident.