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Find out about the legal definitions of biofuel products, excise duty rates and the roles and responsibilities of producers from 1 April 2022.
Guidance for manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers.
This guidance is to help you know how to recognise a hallmark and who to contact about your consumer rights.
How to prepare for implementation and compliance of the Safety Features Regulation.
Voluntary agreement with major retailers on a set of principles to prevent the underage sale of knives in their stores and through their websites.
How food shops, manufacturers, and distributors must dispose of or handle former foodstuffs or food waste.
How to identify and report harmful trade practices that affect your business when exporting, importing or operating domestically.
How to ensure the products you make or import comply with the law and are safe for consumers to use.
If you buy second-hand vehicles, find out how to use a margin scheme to account for VAT (VAT Notice 718/1).
Individual retailers can sign up to restrict access to products containing acids and other corrosive substances.
A collection of information to help road transport companies and their drivers secure their vehicles to stop people using them to enter the UK illegally, and to avoid being fined.
Consumer advice and details of how to report problems with e-cigarettes with guidance on how to place an e-cigarette on the market in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, including the notification scheme.
What you need to know about and do to comply with the law and keep consumers safe.
Prescribing or supplying veterinary medicines including requirements for registration and inspection of premises.
Licence and registration application information for companies that deal in precursor chemicals.
Find out about risks of excise duty evasion and other commercial risks if you're an excise warehousekeeper, registered owner, duty representative or registered consignor.
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