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The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is responsible for the regulation of aviation safety in the UK, determining policy for the use of airspace, the economic regulation of Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports, the licensing and financial fitness of airlines and...
How to assess and report B2C and B2B electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) products.
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
Development of a standard approach for AI and autonomy in networked multi-sensor systems in security and defence.
Guidance for organisations involved in any aspect of the pharmaceutical lifecycle or GLP studies regulated by MHRA, covering the approval of paper documents when working from home
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Nigeria is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
The Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) is a US Department of Defense (DoD) programme.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
This guidance specifies the standards for the continuous monitoring and sampling of stack emissions.
Licences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products.
Investors and businesses may be legally required to tell the government about certain sensitive acquisitions under the National Security and Investment Act.
Goods that are controlled and how to get licences for them, the UK Strategic Export Control Lists, dealing with the Export Control Organisation (ECO).
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
Read about businesses that have participated in support schemes funded by the UK government.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
Guide to licensing requirements and restrictions for trade control and the export of controlled military goods, software and technology.
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