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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…
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Find out how to apply VAT zero rating for the supply of those plants and seeds that are used to grow food for human consumption.
Give information to consumers when selling food that is loose or hasn't been prepacked by another producer.
Legal standards for labelling and composition of food products such as bottled water, milk and meat.
Get help to classify edible vegetables, roots, tubers, herbs, spices, fruit, nuts and peel for import and export.
Product recall for Actas Food Grade Acetic Acid 70% presenting a serious chemical risk as the packaging resembles food/drink items and may arouse the active curiosity of children or mislead consumers.
Find out which types of food are zero-rated and which are standard-rated for VAT purposes.
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