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Import and export of wood and bark
Find out the requirements for importing and exporting wood and bark for Northern Ireland.
Sudan dyes and industrial dyes not permitted in food
Information on certain industrial dyes that are not permitted in food due to possible risks to health.
Food contact materials and packaging
Overview of food contact materials in packaging and relevant regulations for food businesses.
Craft brewing in Northern Ireland
The craft brewing industry in Northern Ireland, including recent growth, defining craft beer and the types of breweries.
Veterinary medicines and food
Introduction to using, regulating and monitoring veterinary medicines in food.
Irradiated foods
Use of food irradiation and relevant regulatory bodies that regulate this process.
Veterinary medicine rules and safety for farmers
Laws that farmers must comply with regarding safe use of animal medicines and record keeping to protect human health.
Pesticides rules and safety for farmers and growers
How to handle pesticides such as insecticides, weedkillers, slug pellets and rat poison correctly to avoid risks to human health.
Mycotoxins in crops and food and feed safety
Techniques for reducing the levels of mycotoxins (toxic compounds produced by fungi) in cereals for farmers and growers.
Food hygiene law for farmers and growers
An introduction to food safety and hygiene legislation that applies to farmers and growers.
Cross-compliance
Cross-compliance requirements for agricultural management that farmers must meet to qualify for payments.
Animal feed regulations
An introduction to feed safety and hygiene legislation that applies to farmers and animal feed businesses.
Whistleblowing in the food industry
How whistleblowers are protected from victimisation by their employer if they make a qualifying disclosure.
Things to consider when choosing a crowdfunding website
Things to consider when choosing a crowdfunding platform.
Advantages and disadvantages of crowdfunding
The benefits and disadvantages of using crowdfunding to finance your business idea.
Is crowdfunding right for your business?
Guidance to help you decide if crowdfunding is right for your business.
Regulation of crowdfunding
Overview of the regulation of crowdfunding by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK.
Crowdfunding websites
Overview and examples of crowdfunding websites that can be used to fund your business, project or venture.
Types of crowdfunding
An overview of the different crowdfunding options and the benefits of each.
Food packaging
How food packaging materials are regulated and monitored, and how to use packaging materials safely.