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BPA in food packaging
What bisphenol-A (BPA) is, what it is used for and how it is regulated in food packaging.
Novel foods
Novel foods, food from cloned animals and nanotechnology and how they're regulated and authorised.
Contact your local council for start a business support
Contact details for business support teams in your local council to access free start-up business support services
Key things to consider when setting up a family business
Common challenges when starting a family business such as allocating shares, job roles and ensuring good communication.
Starting a business: steps for female entrepreneurs
A set of steps for potential female entrepreneurs to consider for tried and tested ways to start your business
Advice and support for family-run businesses
Details of dedicated advice and support organisations for starting up and running your family businesses.
Support for disabled entrepreneurs
Learn more about the support agencies and organisations available to help disabled entrepreneurs start a business
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.
Step-by-step guide to starting a business
What to do when starting a business, including advice on business plans, financial and legal requirements
Mid and East Antrim business support
How to make a success of doing business in the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council area
Derry City and Strabane business support
How to make a success of doing business in the Derry City and Strabane District Council area
Fermanagh and Omagh business support
How to make a success of doing business in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area
Mid Ulster business support
How to make a success of doing business in the Mid Ulster District Council area