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Obligated packaging producers must register and meet their waste packaging recycling responsibilities.
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.
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…
A guide to collecting data about your packaging. This is for UK organisations affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
Find out when you must charge a minimum of 10 pence for single-use carrier bags, bags you're not required to charge for and the records you must keep and submit.
Find out the information you must give to customers on food products and how to give it.
What you need to do if you sell or store tobacco products in the UK.
How UK organisations that supply or import packaging should comply with extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
When you do and do not have to offer a refund, repair or replacement, unconditional refunds for online purchases, and penalties for deceiving customers
The rules about product labelling - including special rules for retailers and manufacturers in different business sectors (like food, jewellery and toys)
Quality and labelling rules for growing, packing, distributing, importing and selling fresh fruit and vegetables.
How to package medicines for sale and what information you must provide to consumers and healthcare professionals.
You must not supply certain single-use plastic items in England, except for some exemptions.
Pharmacy, prescription-only (POM), and general sale list (GSL) medicines: apply to move your medicine to a different classification.
Consumer advice and details of how to report problems with e-cigarettes with guidance on how to place an e-cigarette on the market in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, including the notification scheme.
Find out which plastic packaging components are exempt or excluded from the tax, and if the packaging counts towards the 10-tonne threshold for registration.
Guidance on prescribing or supplying veterinary medicines including requirements for registration and inspection of premises.
Weights and measures - find out the law on trading standards for packaging and selling products
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) - retailer and wholesaler responsibilities, waste collection and compliance schemes.
Find out how to account for VAT schemes on business gifts, samples and promotional schemes.
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