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Find out which plastic packaging components are exempt or excluded from the tax, and if the packaging counts towards the 10-tonne threshold for registration.
MPTs are pharmaceutical products developed for multiple indications, mainly HIV prevention, pregnancy and STDs
Things to consider when buying and using products.
How a product complies with EU safety, health and environmental requirements, and how to place a CE marking on your product.
How to assess household and non-household packaging from 2024 onwards if you’re a UK organisation affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
How to apply for a clinical trial including eligibility, phases, model IMPDs, costs and how to make changes to your application.
Get help to classify pharmaceutical products used to treat or prevent diseases or ailments (in humans or animals), including comparators used in clinical trials and placebos.
Get help classifying computers, inkjet and toner cartridges and their components.
How the MHRA makes decisions on when a product is a medical device (borderline products), and which risk class should apply to a medical device.
Get help to classify herbal medicines, vitamins, food preparations, supplements and tonics for import and export.
Guide to licensing procedure and other restrictions for export of controlled dual-use items, software and technology, goods for torture and radioactive sources.
A new pathway supporting innovative approaches to the safe, timely and efficient development of medicines to improve patient access.
Get help to classify organic chemicals that contain certain permitted additives or can be dissolved in water, for import and export.
Get help to classify various types of vehicles such as mobility scooters, dumpers and utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and e-bikes for import and export.
Guidance for businesses.
Get help to classify plastics for import and export.
Find out about the legal definitions of biofuel products, excise duty rates and the roles and responsibilities of producers from 1 April 2022.
The requirements for 3D printed products will depend on whether they are classed as medical devices, personal protective equipment (PPE) or both.
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