The information on this page applies to local and international food-registered business sellers only, We only allow food-registered businesses to list and sell food products on BNSBids. We do not allow any other type of seller.

All food-registered businesses will have laws and regulations that must be followed relating to the types of good products they sell. Depending on the country/state some rules and regulations may be slightly different.

Food products are permitted as long as it is correctly labelled, packaged, delivered and complies with all country/state applicable regulations. for example: if you are registered and sell food products in the United Kingdom you must follow all the applicable regulations for food products in the United Kingdom.

Please note that you are solely responsible for ensuring that the food products you offer meet all the legal requirements for the country/state you are registered in, If you are unsure about your legal requirements or the information that you need to provide for your food products, we strongly recommend that you seek independent legal advice before you list any food products on BNSBids.

The laws and regulations in each country/state may change slightly due to updates to the regulation for any specific food product or any recalls for a particular food product, it's the seller's responsibility to check for such updates or food product recalls.

Remember, you may have VAT obligations in the country/state your business operates in, and in countries/states you post/ship to.
Read our Terms-Of-Use. 

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Before selling food products, you must register your business with your local authorities.

• All food products offered for sale on a BNSBids website must be labelled in your own-local language and in English. For example, if you live in India then your local language will be "Hindi" meaning the labelling for the food product must be in Hindi and English language.  It's the seller's responsibility to make sure that the labelling is correct, clear and understandable.

• Ensure food products are properly packaged and stored safely.
• Clearly state the expiration date in the description.
• State how perishable items will be delivered, and ensure they are delivered to the buyer before the expiration date.
• All images/pictures must be clear and accurately represent the actual food product that is for sale.
• When listing food products you're certifying that all safety and regulations have been adhered to when listing your food product on BNSBids.
• Food products must be NEW, sealed and in their original packaging.
• All sellers are required to include a returns policy.
• Please refer to our food prohibited health or medicinal claims for related information.
• Please refer to our Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia & Food Supplements page for related information.

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Legal Requirments when selling food products:

Ingredients:

Regulations govern the use of novel foods additives, sweeteners, flavourings and colourings

   

Food Labelling Labelling requirements:

The following information should be included in the labelling of a food product, in addition to the information required under the Regulation for your country/state, make sure you follow all the Regulations

• The food's name,
• The food's ingredients,
• The food's allergen information,
• Any special storage conditions,
• The food's nutrition information,
• The food's place of manufacture
• Depending on the food products there may be more labelling requirements, make sure you check and include any additional details as requested by your food authorities.

Food Supplement Labelling requirements:

• The indication, “food supplement”.
• The name(s) of nutrients or substances that characterize the product and have a nutritional and/or physiological effect.
• The portion recommended for daily consumption.
• A warning not to exceed the stated recommended daily dose.
• A statement that food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet.
• The amount of the ingredients with a nutritional or physiological effect present in the product.
• The information on vitamins and minerals must also be expressed as a percentage of the reference intake values listed in food information for consumers.
• A statement that the product should be stored out of reach of young children.

Remember that the food labelling requirements are requested by your country/state food authorities, you should check the requirements in your county/state for the type of food you sell.

Food product Imports/exports

 Laws restrict the import and export of many food products:

• For the time being, we do not allow any food products to be imported and exported through BNSBids
• We do allow domestic postage.

Protected agricultural products and foodstuffs:

There are local and international regulations that promote and protect the names of quality agricultural products and foodstuffs, It is prohibited to name or reference the name of a product in the listing that is registered under these schemes for products that are not covered by the registration

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The following is Prohibited:

(Not to be listed on BNSBids at all at any time)

The below list is not limited to:

• We do not allow food products that have not been approved by the food authorities
• We do not allow frozen food products to be listed for sale.
• We do not allow ackee or ackee seeds to be listed for sale.
• We do not allow wild mushrooms to be listed for sale.
• We do not allow unpasteurized fruit juice.
• We do not allow unpasteurized vegetable juice.
• We do not allow (any) cannabidiol (CBD) products
• Foie gras
• Food containing any illegal drug or sweets designed to resemble illegal drugs
• Shark or whale meat or other prohibited animal products and products made from endangered or threatened species
• Products with expired "use by" dates. (food products that are "out of date")
• Products labelled as "not for retail sale", or "not intended for resale"
• Products making prohibited health or medicinal claims.
• Food colours or dyes that are not approved by the food authorities in your country/state
• Hemp gummies and other similar hemp products
• Products that an official or governmental entity has determined present an unreasonable risk of injury or illness, or that are not safe for human consumption
• Products containing ingredients that are not authorised or are restricted under the Novel Food Regulations
• Products containing cyanogenetic substances
• Food additives that are prohibited either in all food products or in certain food products
  

Note, if a particular food product or ingredient is prohibited in one country/state then this food product is also prohibited from being listed on BNSBids

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We may update this page from time to time,  We will also add, remove or make changes to this policy on request from any organizations or the law. 

Please do contact us, we will be happy to help.

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