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Labelling rules for businesses in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and retailers in Northern Ireland, for certain agri-food products moved under the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme.
Find out which types of food are zero-rated and which are standard-rated for VAT purposes.
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing meals for employees and directors
As an employer providing meals for your employees, you have certain tax,…
You do not have to report anything to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) or pay…
If the meals or vouchers you provide are not exempt, you may have to…
The following guides contain more detailed information: subsidised meals…
Find out what a composite food product is, and the rules you need to follow to export or move these products from Great Britain to the EU and Northern Ireland.
Legal standards for labelling and composition of food products such as bottled water, milk and meat.
The rules on bringing food or animal products into Great Britain from abroad: restrictions, types of food and the amount you can bring.
Find out the information you must give to customers on food products and how to give it.
Give information to consumers when selling food that is loose or hasn't been prepacked by another producer.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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