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Supply chain challenges, increasing costs and labour shortages have all played a part in increasing the UK's food and beverage prices. We look at the different issues reported by businesses within the industry and how consumers are responding.
Find out how you can import alcohol into the UK and the duty and VAT you need to pay for each method.
Find out about the simplified rates of customs and excise duty used when you declare your personal goods online.
Find out about applying for the Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme, how to submit brand information, fees and making sure your production process is compliant.
Get help to classify articles of leather and other items in chapter 42 of the tariff for import and export.
This measure introduces a minor change to the Soft Drinks Industry Levy.
Find out the information you must give to customers on food products and how to give it.
Find out about applications to protect traditional terms related to wine products in Great Britain.
Food and drink labelling and packaging regulations - what you must show, warnings, health and organic labels and packaging standards.
Find out about temporary changes to the destruction of spoilt beer, cider, wine or made-wine if you're a brewer, cider producer, wine maker or publican.
How to apply to protect a spirit drink name under the UK GI schemes.
The differences between the 3 types of bottled water, and what bottled water is exempt from the rules.
Supporting the alcohol and retail industries to market their products responsibly, with the aim of protecting the public and informing consumers.
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