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Get help to classify rice and related products for direct human consumption for import and export.
Find out which types of food are zero-rated and which are standard-rated for VAT purposes.
How to apply to protect a food, drink or agricultural product name under the UK GI schemes.
See the list of applications to protect the geographical name of a food, drink or agricultural product in Great Britain.
Find out how to apply VAT zero rating for the supply of those plants and seeds that are used to grow food for human consumption.
Food and drink labelling and packaging regulations - what you must show, warnings, health and organic labels and packaging standards.
Find out the information you must give to customers on food products and how to give it.
Get help to classify edible vegetables, roots, tubers, herbs, spices, fruit, nuts and peel for import and export.
Find out if a restaurant, takeaway or food shop has good food hygiene standards.
The rules on bringing food or animal products into Great Britain from abroad: restrictions, types of food and the amount you can bring.
Find out how you can import goods with a specific authorised use and pay less duty.
How to label spirit drinks that you plan to sell in the UK.
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