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A consultation seeking your views on potential changes to the government’s guidance on low-alcohol descriptors.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Topical steroid products are safe and highly effective treatments for the management of a wide range of inflammatory skin diseases but have important risks, especially with prolonged use at high potency. In the coming months, as a result of regulatory...
The Treasury responds to a request for communications between the Chancellor, Chancellor Special Advisers, the Chief Secretary and the Food and Drink Federation or Coca-Cola.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
You may need to register for the levy if you produce or package liable drinks, and you're not a small producer.
Find out about applying for the Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme, how to submit brand information, fees and making sure your production process is compliant.
Regulatory Policy Committee opinion on DCMS's impact assessment on the Introduction of a 21:00-05:30 watershed on TV and online ban for paid advertising of food and drink that are high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS).
This information and impact note applies to the production and importation of soft drinks containing added sugar.
A technical report outlining guidelines for industry, 2017 baseline levels for drinks in scope and next steps.
Suppliers display some of Scotland's best-loved food, drink and other iconic exports ahead of Burns Night
A study collating historical data of intense sweeteners and preservatives in soft drinks and analysis of how they are currently regulated.
Protected spirit drink name
Guidance for the Soft Drinks Industry Levy. Including how to check if your drink is liable, as well as how to register, submit returns and pay your bill.
Find out about the UK geographical indication (GI) schemes that protect the geographical names of food, drink and agricultural products, and the UK GI schemes registers.
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