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Disposing of animal by-products
How to dispose of animal by-products by each risk category - approved premises, treatment and disposal.
Animal by-product categories
Different categories of animal by-products reflect the level of risk to public and animal health.
Transporting animal by-products
How to transport animal by-products, who is authorised to do so and what documentation you need.
Handling and storing animal by-products
How to handle and store animal by-products, and comply with labelling and record keeping duties.
EU protected food name schemes
Description of the four EU protected food name schemes which protect registered product names when they are sold in Northern Ireland.
UK protected food name schemes
Description of the UK protected food name schemes which protect registered product names when they are sold in Great Britain.
What are geographical indications and protected food names?
Explanation and examples of geographical indications and protected food names, used to protect products from imitation.
Protecting geographical food and drink names in Northern Ireland
Guidance on geographical indication and traditional specialty guaranteed protection for food, drink or agricultural products in Northern Ireland.
Apply to protect a geographical food or drink name in Northern Ireland
How to protect a product name under UK and EU geographical indication schemes in Northern Ireland.
Selling or closing a business
Having an exit strategy may be the best way to ensure a pain-free sale or liquidation.
Employers' responsibilities when selling a business
Information about your legal duties to inform and consult employees when transferring a business.
VAT when selling or closing a business
What you need to do if your business is VAT registered and you are closing or selling your business.
Difficulties paying HMRC
What you need to do if you have problems paying what you owe to HMRC when selling or closing a business.
Understanding contracts when buying or selling a business
Get expert advice to help you understand the many contracts involved in buying or selling a business.
Negotiating the sales deal - seller's perspective
The main points you need to consider when negotiating the sale of your business.
Preparing to negotiate the sale of a business
The contracts and non-legally binding documents you need for the sale process to begin.
Preparing for the final contract
Your legal obligations as you enter the final stage of negotiations.
How to achieve an employee buyout
The advantages of an employee buyout when you retire or sell your business and key issues to consider.
Alternatives to an employee buyout
Family succession, new management, trade sale, flotation, MBO or liquidation as possible exits.
Planning for an employee buyout
Involving employees to create an ownership culture is key to a successful buyout.