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Common user charge rates and how the charge applies to imports entering Great Britain through the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel.
Compilation of food statistics.
You must register with your local authority to run a food business.
Find out if you need to use the UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking on products you manufacture or handle.
Find out the information you must give to customers on food products and how to give it.
Check the VAT rules for food processing and abattoir services.
Find out when and at what rate you need to charge VAT if you supply food and drink for catering or takeaway.
Import Information Notes (IINs) contain guidance about the import into Great Britain of live animals, genetic material, and animal products or by-products.
A guide to collecting data about your packaging. This is for UK organisations affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
Get help to classify herbal medicines, vitamins, food preparations, supplements and tonics for import and export.
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