The science of food standards
The science of food standards

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2018-05-29

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 9251098239

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This publication showcases the steps the Codex Alimentarius has taken from 2016 to 2017 to ensure safe and quality food for all. Over the year, the committees prepared updates to international food standards, guidelines and codes of practice, with the Codex Alimentarius Commission acting as the final decision-making body.

The Draft Finance Bill 2013
The Draft Finance Bill 2013

Author: Great Britain: Parliament: House of Lords: Select Committee on Economic Affairs

Publisher: The Stationery Office

Published: 2013-03-13

Total Pages: 86

ISBN-13: 9780108550485

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The Draft Finance Bill 2013 (HL 139) evaluates the draft Finance Bill which, following detailed consultations based on the findings of an independent study group, includes proposals for a General Anti-Abuse Rule (GAAR), narrowly targeted at abusive transactions which fail a stringent 'double reasonableness' test. The provisions also include the formation of an Advisory Panel to agree guidance and give its opinion on the application of the double reasonableness test to a given set of tax arrangements. Most agree the narrow focus was appropriate. Some witnesses argued that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) should set up a clearance system to reduce uncertainty about where the GAAR would apply. Many witnesses were very concerned at the application of the GAAR to transactions involving inheritance tax planning. The Bill also includes an Annual Residential Property Tax Package (ARPT) which is part of a package of measures to address Stamp Duty Land Tax avoidance by