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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.
Novel foods
Novel foods, food from cloned animals and nanotechnology and how they're regulated and authorised.
How to comply with Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008
How to treat your customers fairly and honestly when dealing with them, the regulations that apply to unfair treatment of consumers and your responsibilities.
Hiring an advertising agency or an in-house employee
Understanding the differences between hiring an advertising agency or an in-house employee to deliver on your marketing outputs.
Choose an advertising agency
Choose an advertising agency that suits your business and that will help you achieve your goals.
Negotiate a contract with an advertising agency
What you should include in any formal arrangements your business makes with a new advertising agency including contract length, campaign details and objectives.
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.
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.