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Find out the information you must give to customers on food products and how to give it.
The rules on bringing food or animal products into Great Britain from abroad: restrictions, types of food and the amount you can bring.
There are rules for bringing food or animal products into Great Britain…
The rules on bringing meat, dairy, fish and other animal products depend…
The rules on bringing fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds depend on the…
The rules on bringing pet food depend on the country you’re bringing it…
You may need to apply for a permit or certificate if you’re bringing any…
If you declare banned food products to Border Force officers at customs,…
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…
How food shops, manufacturers, and distributors must dispose of or handle former foodstuffs or food waste.
If you run a food business you must have a hazard analysis plan (HACCP) to meet food safety and hygiene standards
Find out when and at what rate you need to charge VAT if you supply food and drink for catering or takeaway.
This toolkit helps both those who buy food and catering services for the public sector and potential suppliers.
Resources for reducing the risk of infection from handling raw pet foods.
Hand luggage restrictions at UK airports - carry-on luggage, checked-in baggage, restricted items and liquids, electronic devices carried from Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt and Saudi Arabia
See the list of applications to protect or cancel the geographical name of a food, drink or agricultural product in Great Britain.
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