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Food safety management guides for caterers and retailers in Northern Ireland.
Safe Catering is our food safety management guide for Northern Ireland. It…
Information on the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR).
It is mandatory for nutrition information to be declared on prepacked food. In Northern Ireland, the FSA is responsible for nutrition labelling. District Councils enforce these regulations in Northern Ireland.
The Northern Ireland Protocol (NIP) means that EU Food Law relating to…
Legislation on animal feed applies to a wide range of animal feed businesses and activities. This page contains further guidance on key legislation affecting businesses involved with animal feed.
MenuCal is a free online tool which helps food businesses put allergen and calorie information on their menu.
The Eatwell Guide makes healthy eating easier to understand by giving a visual representation of the types of foods and drinks we should consume and in what proportions to have a healthy, balanced diet.
Some foods of non-animal origin are considered high risk food of non-animal origin (HRFNAO) because they pose health risks associated with the country of origin.
The Connect Fund was announced at the East West Council on 12 June 2025 to strengthen East-West collaboration between community and voluntary groups.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
A guide to the law in England and Wales for home slaughter of livestock.
Updated Nutritional Standards have been introduced, designed to make the food on offer for staff and visitors in health and social care, hospital restaurants, cafés, vending machines and retail outlets healthier.
Controls under the Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004, prohibited weapons, applications for removal of prohibition and making an appeal.
This guidance is intended to support individuals interested in conducting a field trial, including the application submission process.
The Secretary of State has issued guidance for the Victims' Payments Board. This guidance will support the independent Board when making decisions about applicants who have serious convictions or in other exceptional cir…
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Information regarding aspects of education for service children in the UK, this will vary depending on where they live or may move to.
Guidance on the control of explosives precursors in Northern Ireland, including licensing, obligations on suppliers, and reporting requirements.
Understanding how different nutrients affect the body, how much of them you should consume and what food sources they come from are all important factors in having a healthy, balanced diet.
How to move restricted food stuffs from a non EU country into Northern Ireland.
This guidance is for appropriate authorities on complying with section 46 of the United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020.
In the event that Traces NT is unavailable for 1 hour or more, contingency arrangements as set out in accordance with Article 46 of the IMSOC Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2019/1715) may be used.
Explainers relating to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill
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