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The differences between the 3 types of bottled water, and what bottled water is exempt from the rules.
How to register as a producer, and the rules you must follow to produce and market bottled drinking water.
Legal standards for labelling and composition of food products such as bottled water, milk and meat.
Weights and measures - find out the law on trading standards for packaging and selling products
Rules for local authorities to follow when registering a premises to produce bottled drinking water, or carrying out ongoing checks.
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
Find out about applying for the Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme, how to submit brand information, fees and making sure your production process is compliant.
How bottled water producers can get a natural mineral water recognised in England, and rules you need to follow to produce and label it.
How producers can get non-UK natural mineral waters recognised in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), or get UK products recognised overseas.
See the list of applications to protect the geographical name of wine and aromatised wine in the UK.
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