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Get help to classify edible vegetables, roots, tubers, herbs, spices, fruit, nuts and peel for import and export.
Following CMA action, millions of consumers can now expect to see accurate and clear green claims when shopping for fashion items with ASOS, Boohoo and George at Asda.
Quality and labelling rules for growing, packing, distributing, importing and selling fresh fruit and vegetables.
Rules for importing organic food, feed and seed to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and Northern Ireland.
Open-door policy enables green collaboration by Fairtrade Foundation under Green Agreements Guidance.
Find out which types of food are zero-rated and which are standard-rated for VAT purposes.
The rules on bringing food or animal products into Great Britain from abroad: restrictions, types of food and the amount you can bring.
The government's summary of an amendment to EU regulation 1925/2006 concerning the use of green tea extracts.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued informal guidance to the Fairtrade Foundation in relation to an environmental sustainability agreement concerning Fairtrade bananas, coffee and cocoa.
Protected food name with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)
Food and drink exports hit record level of £10.6 billion for the first half of 2018 – up by 4% compared to last year. US, China and Hong Kong amongst the top countries importing the best of British.
The CMA will examine the accuracy of ‘green’ claims made about household essentials – such as food, drink, and toiletries – to make sure shoppers are not being misled.
Launched in 2020 by HRH Prince William, The Earthshot Prize rewards ground-breaking solutions to the biggest environmental challenges our planet faces.
Employment Tribunal decision.
This Christmas, fill your hamper with food items supported by the Food Retail Industry Challenge Fund and help end poverty in Africa.
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