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The Certification Officer (CO) and her team ensure that trade unions and employers’ associations carry out their statutory duties. Certification Officer works with the Department for Business and Trade .
Legally manufacture meters which are of the design originally approved and ensure they are verified to operate within the statutory limits.
Guidance on making a disclosure protected by the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998, (whistleblowing) to the Certification Officer
List of certifications granted by the Secretary of State for Transport for approved devices, CCTV and associated evidence-recording equipment.
Certification Officer (CO) decisions made in response to complaints and applications.
Decisions about applications for or review of a certificate of independence. All decisions are in PDF format.
Class and permitted use of passenger ships, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, tenders, fishing boats, yachts, commercial vessels, and the required certificates.
Information relating to the list of trade unions and employers' associations, levy, complaints, political fund, mergers and submitting annual returns.
How the Certification Officer (CO) applies her powers to act without a complaint to conduct investigations into trade unions and employers’ associations.
Information for manufacturers.
The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) is the designated UK national authority for approving new road vehicles, agricultural tractors, off-road vehicles and components. VCA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Transport .
The Certification Officers Annual Reports.
General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer
Guidance for applying for a Deck CoC for Commercial and Private Yachts.
National Education Union trade union: annual returns, rules, statement to members, decisions and other related documents.
How to get an ENG1 or ML5 medical certificate.
Guidance for business and government departments.
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