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How food shops, manufacturers, and distributors must dispose of or handle former foodstuffs or food waste.
You must register with your local authority to run a food business.
Find out the information you must give to customers on food products and how to give it.
Food and drink labelling and packaging regulations - what you must show, warnings, health and organic labels and packaging standards.
The rules on bringing food or animal products into Great Britain from abroad: restrictions, types of food and the amount you can bring.
Comply with good manufacturing practice (GMP) and good distribution practice (GDP), and prepare for an inspection.
Find out when and at what rate you need to charge VAT if you supply food and drink for catering or takeaway.
How to register for the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme to move or sell food in Northern Ireland.
For manufacturers and distributors of intermediate and final feedingstuffs containing a medicinal premix or specified feed additives.
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