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Rules you must follow to use a food or drink name registered and protected by a UK geographical indication (GI) scheme, and penalties if you do not comply.
What you need to do as a food and drink business to work with the EU.
We are seeking your views on the likely impact of 3 changes needed to implement the UK-New Zealand free trade agreement.
Find out about changes to the cleansing mixed funds rules from 6 April 2017.
How to use a factorial randomised controlled trial to evaluate your digital health product.
Find out when you can remove wine and made-wine without paying Excise Duty and how to do it.
A consultation seeking your views on potential changes to the government’s guidance on low-alcohol descriptors.
Find out how to submit brand details to HMRC for Scotch Whisky, Irish Whiskey, Irish Cream, Irish Poteen, Somerset Cider Brandy and Single Malt Welsh Whisky if you're a verified bottler.
Supporting the alcohol and retail industries to market their products responsibly, with the aim of protecting the public and informing consumers.
How to follow the law if you sell alcohol at a charity event, including when you need to pay tax.
Find out about operations that can be carried out on alcohol goods received and stored in bulk in an excise warehouse.
Weights and measures - find out the law on trading standards for packaging and selling products
Over 38,000 UK pubs and bars have seen a tax cut on the pints they pull from today (1 August 2023) as the government’s historic alcohol duty changes take effect.
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