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Statement on quantitative assessment of genotoxicity data by the Committee on Mutagenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment (COM).
A statement from the Committee on Carcinogenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment (COC).…
The aim of the review was to advise the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Secretary of State for Health, and also industry on issues which impact upon consumer confidence in the authenticity of food products.…
Public Health England, previously Health Protection Agency, examines foods from local and port health authorities to help safeguard consumer health.
Letter from the Government Chemist to the Directorate-General for Health and Consumers providing expert opinion on food allergen guidelines.…
Information about and opinions from the Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety of Non-Food and Non-Medicinal Consumer Products (SAG-CS).
This code provides a framework to help all concerned reduce the litter and waste that comes from selling and consuming food on the go.
Product recall for Actas Food Grade Acetic Acid 70% presenting a serious chemical risk as the packaging resembles food/drink items and may arouse the active curiosity of children or mislead consumers.
These documents explain how OHID is approaching reduction and food and drink reformulation as part of the government’s obesity strategy.
Korean consumers experience the best in British fashion, design and food & drink, with fantastic exposure and big sales boost for British brands.
Information for consumers and businesses on their rights and responsibilities under consumer law.
…We resolve scientific disputes mainly in the food and feed sectors, give advice to regulators and industry, and carry out research.
If you're advertising or marketing, including direct marketing, you must be accurate and honest and follow the advertising codes of practice
COC advises the government and government agencies on whether substances are likely to cause cancer.
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.
Legal standards for labelling and composition of food products such as bottled water, milk and meat.
What packaged goods are, how they are labelled, units of measurements used and compliance with weights and measures regulation.
Information on OPSS product safety alerts, reports and recalls for unsafe products and resources for consumers, businesses and regulators.
Work to develop the Government Chemist capabilities in food fraud through the identification and quantification of food adulterants.…
How to move goods, in parcels or large letters, between Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and Northern Ireland.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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