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Find out which types of food are zero-rated and which are standard-rated for VAT purposes.
Government Chemist scientists publish research work on the analysis of isotopic composition of coffee beans as a marker of regional origin to combat food fraud
Legal standards for labelling and composition of food products such as bottled water, milk and meat.
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 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.
Use form C&E48 to apply for authorisation to use simplified procedures for importing and exporting.
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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.
Get help to classify edible vegetables, roots, tubers, herbs, spices, fruit, nuts and peel for import and export.
Check the VAT rules for food processing and abattoir services.
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