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Seeking views on implementing the EU Directive 2015/1787 on the safety and quality of spring water and bottled drinking water.
Legal standards for labelling and composition of food products such as bottled water, milk and meat.
Find out about applying for the Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme, how to submit brand information, fees and making sure your production process is compliant.
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.
Rules that local authorities in England must follow when registering a premises to produce spring water, or carrying out ongoing checks.
Use the case studies to help you decide when your goods may (or may not) go beyond insufficient production.
We are seeking views on proposals to introduce a deposit return scheme for drinks containers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
A list of goods and services showing which rates of VAT apply and which items are exempt or outside the scope of VAT.
How to label spirit drinks that you plan to sell in the UK.
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