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Find out how to give or view an authority to use deferment, guarantee or cash account to import goods.
Businesses can partner with a local authority for advice on how to comply with trading standards, environmental health and fire safety legislation.
Businesses can form a partnership with a local authority to provide advice other local regulators must respect.
Building relationships and improving compliance with environmental health, trading standards and fire safety legislation through Primary Authority.
An overview of Primary Authority for national regulators including the role of supporting regulators.
Businesses which are members of trade associations or other business groups can benefit from Primary Authority.
Guidance for trading standards, environmental health and fire safety officers regulating businesses which have a Primary Authority partnership or are members of a regulated group.
A guide for trade associations and other organisations that help groups of businesses manage their regulatory activity as a co-ordinator.
This note is part of the statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008 (from 1 April 2024)
Background information on the scheme.
QCA was responsible for maintaining and developing the national curriculum and associated assessments, tests and examinations; and accredited and monitored qualifications in colleges and at work.
The Human Tissue Authority (HTA) ensures that human tissue is used safely and ethically, and with proper consent. It regulates organisations that remove, store and use tissue for research, medical treatment, post-mortem examination, teaching and display in public. It approves...
The Trade Remedies Authority exists to defend the UK against unfair international trade practices. We investigate whether new trade remedies are needed to prevent injury to UK industries caused by unfair trading practices and make recommendations on appropriate measures to...
The Authority was responsible for organising the donation of blood and preparing it for use by health services. The Authority was abolished in 2005 with responsibilities passing to the NHS Blood and Transplant Service.
UKAEA researches fusion energy and related technologies, with the aim of positioning the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy. UKAEA is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero .
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We are the government’s centre of expertise for infrastructure and major projects. IPA works with the Cabinet Office and HM Treasury .
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