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You must not supply certain single-use plastic items in England, except for some exemptions.
Labelling rules for businesses in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and retailers in Northern Ireland, for certain agri-food products moved under the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme.
Find out if you need to use the UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking on products you manufacture or handle.
Legal standards for labelling and composition of food products such as bottled water, milk and meat.
Find out which types of food are zero-rated and which are standard-rated for VAT purposes.
Find out when and at what rate you need to charge VAT if you supply food and drink for catering or takeaway.
Workplace recycling in England changed on 31 March 2025. Guidance for all businesses, charities and public sector organisations on separating recyclable waste.
Guidance for waste collectors on household recycling requirements in England, which change on 31 March 2026.
The guide to VAT rules and procedures.
Guidance for haulage companies and commercial drivers moving accompanied (self-drive) RoRo freight and unaccompanied RoRo freight between Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and the European Union.
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