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Find out which types of food are zero-rated and which are standard-rated for VAT purposes.
The rules on bringing food or animal products into Great Britain from abroad: restrictions, types of food and the amount you can bring.
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.
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing meals for employees and directors
Find out the information you must give to customers on food products and how to give it.
Guidance for food businesses on the Weights and Measures (Food) (Amendment) Regulations 2014.
Find out about the type of healthy food all maintained schools and academies in England have to provide under the school food standards.
A list of goods and services showing which rates of VAT apply and which items are exempt or outside the scope of VAT.
Animal by-products (ABPs) you can use to make pet food, how to provide samples, and how to package your products.
Information about the UK food chain.
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