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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…
Check if you're affected by the Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM). See what actions you must take each scheme year.
Find out when and at what rate you need to charge VAT if you supply food and drink for catering or takeaway.
How to monitor and report on the sales of fossil fuel boilers. How the low carbon target affects you, when you get credits and how to use them. How to pay for a credit shortfall.
Information on OPSS product safety alerts, reports and recalls for unsafe products and resources for consumers, businesses and regulators.
This guidance provides advice for everyone on how to stay safe during hot weather, including how to keep your home cool.
Find out which types of food are zero-rated and which are standard-rated for VAT purposes.
A list of goods and services showing which rates of VAT apply and which items are exempt or outside the scope of VAT.
Check the tariff classification for preparations put up for retail sale.
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