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What packaged goods are, how they are labelled, units of measurements used and compliance with weights and measures regulation.
How UK organisations that supply or import packaging should comply with extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
Obligated packaging producers must register and meet their waste packaging recycling responsibilities.
Find out which types of food are zero-rated and which are standard-rated for VAT purposes.
A guide to collecting data about your packaging. This is for UK organisations affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
How to assess household and non-household packaging from 2024 onwards if you’re a UK organisation affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
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.
Weights and measures - find out the law on trading standards for packaging and selling products
Check what classifies as plastic, recycled plastic and packaging components, and if the packaging you manufacture or import is subject to the tax.
Food and drink labelling and packaging regulations - what you must show, warnings, health and organic labels and packaging standards.
Find out which live animals and animal foods or feeding stuffs are zero-rated for VAT.
Check if you can make a declaration by conduct or orally if you’re claiming Returned Goods Relief or Temporary Admission for reusable packaging.
Check what processes are considered as insufficient production under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
Find out which plastic packaging components are exempt or excluded from the tax, and if the packaging counts towards the 10-tonne threshold for registration.
Use the case studies to help you decide when your goods may (or may not) go beyond insufficient production.
Check when packaging is classified as a finished plastic packaging component, and what is meant by substantial modifications, to find out if you must register for the tax.
Guidance for food businesses on the Weights and Measures (Food) (Amendment) Regulations 2014.
From 1 October 2024, more materials facilities will need to sample and report their waste. Sampling and reporting will be more detailed and more frequent under the amended regulations.
Find out the information you must give to customers on food products and how to give it.
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