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Food allergies, food intolerances and labelling
Why food operators need to be aware of food allergies and intolerances, and how to put in place best practice.
Advisory support for food and drink businesses
Sources of advice for businesses in the Northern Ireland food and drink industry.
How novel foods are assessed
What the compulsory pre-market safety assessment for novel foods covers and how to get authorisation for novel food.
Pesticides and food safety
Introduction to how pesticides are regulated and pesticide residue levels are monitored in food.
What are novel foods?
Overview of novel foods and technologies, why they're developed, and the regulations that control their use.
Nanotechnology in food
An explanation of nanotechnology, and how it's regulated when used in the production of food and food products.
Regulation of novel foods
Overview of the foods, ingredients and food processes covered by the Novel Foods Regulation, and what may be exempt from the regulation.
Cloning and novel foods
Food produced from cloned animals is considered novel and requires pre-market approval.
Fertility treatment and the workplace
How employers can support employees undergoing fertility treatment.
Sex, maternity and pregnancy discrimination
The types of sex discrimination and the rights of employees claiming to have suffered unfair treatment.
Equality and contracting with the public sector
If you want to supply goods or services to the public sector, you may need to show how you promote equality and diversity.
Advantages of international networking
Networking in foreign markets can bring many business benefits
Potential problems following redundancy
Avoid claims of unfair dismissal and help with redundancy payments.
Transfers of insolvent businesses
What happens in situations where employees are being transferred as part of an insolvent business.
Help for redundant employees
Practical advice and support for employees facing redundancy.
Carrying out the job interview
How to conduct a fair interview and keep records of the process
Employing workers aged 18 or over
Understand the law concerning breaks, conditions and pay for workers aged over 18 years old.
Pay that does not count towards the minimum wage - overtime and shift rates
Examples of how to calculate minimum wage for overtime and shift rates.
Food and drink business water efficiency
By reducing water use, food and drink producers can save money and reduce their impact on the environment.
Finances and funding for Apprenticeships
An incentive payment will be available for employers whose employees successfully complete the Level 2 and Level 3 Apprenticeship programmes.