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Find out what a composite food product is, and the rules you need to follow to export or move these products from Great Britain to the EU and Northern Ireland.
The rules on bringing food or animal products into Great Britain from abroad: restrictions, types of food and the amount you can bring.
There are rules for bringing food or animal products into Great Britain…
The rules on bringing meat, dairy, fish and other animal products depend…
The rules on bringing fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds depend on the…
You’ll need to apply for a permit or certificate if you’re bringing any…
If you declare banned food products to Border Force officers at customs,…
Find out what information you need to show on products made of or containing meat that you sell to the public.
Find out when you need to charge VAT and at what rate if you supply food and drink for the purposes of catering or as a takeaway.
Find out which types of food are zero-rated and which are standard-rated for VAT purposes.
How to import or move food and drink from the EU to Great Britain.
Labelling rules for businesses in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and retailers in Northern Ireland, for certain agri-food products moved under the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme.
Give information to consumers when selling food that is loose or hasn't been prepacked by another producer.
Find out which live animals and animal foods or feeding stuffs are zero-rated for VAT.
Legal standards for labelling and composition of food products such as bottled water, milk and meat.
What you need to do to export or move food, drink and agricultural products.
See the list of applications to protect the geographical name of a food, drink or agricultural product in Great Britain.
Find out if the goods you're declaring to inward or outward processing are classed as sensitive goods.
Guidance for food businesses on the Weights and Measures (Food) (Amendment) Regulations 2014.
Marketing standards for poultry meat producers, manufacturers, retailers and distributors.
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