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One family successor or more?
Benefits of passing a family business to a single individual - and how to make financial provision for the others.
Seven steps to buying a business
All the steps you should take to find and buy a new business.
What is franchising?
The different types of franchises and sales relationships such as distribution and dealership, agencies and licensing.
Family succession: clarify your future involvement
Stepping down from the business and getting the financial independence needed to give your successor a free hand.
Food packaging
How food packaging materials are regulated and monitored, and how to use packaging materials safely.
Food packaging safety regulations
An overview of the rules that apply to packaging materials that come into contact with food.
Cling film in food packaging
When cling film must and must not be used with food, and how its use is regulated.
Aluminium in food packaging
How to use aluminium safely in food packaging and cookware, and how its use is regulated.
Phthalates in food packaging
What phthalates are, how they can be used and how safe levels of phthalates in food are set and monitored.
Plastics in food packaging
The controls on the use of plastics in food contact material and the use of food additives in plastics.
Adhesives in food packaging
Guidance on the safe use of adhesives that come into contact with food and how their use is monitored.
BPA in food packaging
What bisphenol-A (BPA) is, what it is used for and how it is regulated in food packaging.
Turn your business into a franchise - eight top tips
Our top tips outline how you can successfully franchise your business.
The franchise agreement for a franchisor
A clear contract sets out what rights and obligations you and the franchisee have.
Manufacturing and importing tobacco products
Detailed guidance on the rules you need to follow if you manufacture or import tobacco products in the UK.
BPR - Biocidal Products Regulation
What the Biocidal Products Regulation regulation is, and how to comply with it if you supply or use biocidal products
Novel foods
Novel foods, food from cloned animals and nanotechnology and how they're regulated and authorised.
What products do ecodesign requirements apply to?
The ecodesign requirements affect producers, suppliers and importers of this list of energy-related products.
Should I buy a franchise?
Questions to help you assess whether you could run a successful franchise.
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.