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How bottled water producers can get a natural mineral water recognised in England, and rules you need to follow to produce and label it.
What local authorities must do to grant recognition for natural mineral water and carry out ongoing checks.
The differences between the 3 types of bottled water, and what bottled water is exempt from the rules.
Find out which types of food are zero-rated and which are standard-rated for VAT purposes.
Legal standards for labelling and composition of food products such as bottled water, milk and meat.
Find out which drinks are liable for the Soft Drinks Industry Levy, and how much you may need to pay.
Find out about the Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme if you produce a UK spirit drink with a protected Geographical Indication.
Get help to classify herbal medicines, vitamins, food preparations, supplements and tonics for import and export.
Find out about applying for the Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme, how to submit brand information, fees and making sure your production process is compliant.
How to label spirit drinks that you plan to sell in the UK.
Find out about the verification checks and what to expect during a visit if you have applied for verification and paid your fee for the Scheme.
Traditional term for wine
How to import or move food and drink from the EU to Great Britain.
List of applications to protect the geographical name of a spirit drink in Great Britain.
How to use the calculators to work out a nutrient budget for residential developments in nutrient neutrality catchments.
Increase flood resilience with natural flood management.
How to change the specification of a product name registered under the UK GI schemes, and object to a substantial change.
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