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Check what you need to do to sell cosmetic products in Great Britain.
Information on how to report a serious undesirable effect (SUE) or safeguarding issue for cosmetic products.
How to use VAT margin schemes - records you need to keep, invoicing and VAT return reporting
How to submit a cosmetic product notification to the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS).
Doorstep selling, regulations, written notice of the right to cancel, exemptions, penalties
Rules for online and distance selling for businesses
The campaign supports the IPO's commitments to raise public understanding, and ultimately respect, for IP rights.
What you need to do to comply with regulations on manufactured products you place on the market in Great Britain.
Find out which regulations apply to your products and where to go for further information on how to comply with them.
If you're advertising or marketing, including direct marketing, you must be accurate and honest and follow the advertising codes of practice
How to apply for, update and cancel licences for the manufacture, import and wholesale of human and veterinary medicines.
Find out how to account for VAT schemes on business gifts, samples and promotional schemes.
Get help to classify herbal medicines, vitamins, food preparations, supplements and tonics for import and export.
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