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Food and drink labelling and packaging regulations - what you must show, warnings, health and organic labels and packaging standards.
To sell food and drink products, the label must be: clear and easy to read…
You must show the following information: the name of the food a ‘best…
If your food or drink product has 2 or more ingredients (including any…
You must show an appropriate warning on the label if your food contains…
Nutrition labelling You must follow nutrition labelling information rules…
If you’re a retailer, you can label products ‘organic’ as long as: at…
Find out the information you must give to customers on food products and how to give it.
How to label spirit drinks that you plan to sell in the UK.
Guidance for the Soft Drinks Industry Levy. Including how to check if your drink is liable, as well as how to register, submit returns and pay your bill.
Rules that local authorities in England must follow when registering a premises to produce spring water, or carrying out ongoing checks.
Protected spirit drink name
New THINK! campaign encourages drivers to opt for 0% drinks if driving at Christmas.
Quality and labelling rules for growing, packing, distributing, importing and selling fresh fruit and vegetables.
Find out which types of food are zero-rated and which are standard-rated for VAT purposes.
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