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Results from the government’s monitoring of pesticide residues in food, reviewed by the Expert Committee on Pesticide Residues in Food (PRiF).
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is responsible for food safety and food hygiene in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It works with local authorities to enforce food safety regulations and its staff work in meat plants to check the standards...
The government is introducing new measures to limit the amount of land farmers can take out of productive actions under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI)
This toolkit helps both those who buy food and catering services for the public sector and potential suppliers.
If you run a food business you must have a hazard analysis plan (HACCP) to meet food safety and hygiene standards
Find out when you must label your meat, fish or seafood product with its country of origin.
Give information to consumers when selling food that is loose or hasn't been prepacked by another producer.
The food safety and hygiene regulations you must follow - the law, regulations
Leading food delivery companies will introduce enhanced security checks on their apps to prevent the market being abused by illegal workers, following discussions with the government.
The Committee on Mutagenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment (COM) assesses and advises on mutagenic risks to humans. COM is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care and the...
A register of agreements relating to exclusion orders made by powers under paragraph 7 of Schedule 3 to The Competition Act 1998.
Information about the UK food chain.
Rules for importing organic food, feed and seed to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and Northern Ireland.
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing food and groceries for employees
Food-specific regulations you have to comply with in addition to other import and export rules
Applications, changes and cancellations for consideration under the UK geographical indications (GI) schemes, how to object and appeal against decisions.
What you need to do as a food and drink business to work with the EU.
The diagnosis, management and epidemiology of Bacillus spp.
Use IPAFFS to notify enforcement authorities about imports to Great Britain.
Apply for meals at home from your council or other local organisation
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