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Weights and measures - find out the law on trading standards for packaging and selling products
You must use metric measurements (grams, kilograms, millilitres or litres)…
Some goods must be sold in fixed sizes known as ‘specified quantities’.…
Packaged goods are products that are all of these: sold sealed between 5g…
Equipment for packaged goods The equipment you use to weigh or measure…
You must put the weight or volume of your packaged goods on the label. The…
Product recall for Morrisons Valentine's Latte/Chocolate Glass Mug presenting a risk of burns.
It's illegal to buy alcohol if you're under 18 and you can be stopped, fined or arrested by the police for drinking in public
Use form CAT Beers 23 if you're a commercial brewer, packager of beer or importer/exporter of beer and want to pay Beer Duty by Direct Debit.
Check the rates of duty for beer, cider, spirits, wine and other fermented products.
Product Recall for Vevor Pro Easy Mug Press Machine presenting a risk of electric shock.
Find out which drinks are liable for the Soft Drinks Industry Levy, and how much you may need to pay.
If you trade in draught products, find out if you could pay a reduced rate of Alcohol Duty.
Product recall for Smilatte Travel Mug presenting a burns hazard as the mug base may fall away from the cup and cover user in very hot liquid.
Find out which types of food are zero-rated and which are standard-rated for VAT purposes.
You must not supply certain single-use plastic items in England, except for some exemptions.
Find out the information you must give to customers on food products and how to give it.
Find out about the simplified rates of customs and excise duty used when you declare your personal goods online.
Product recall for Costa Coffee Valentine's Mug presenting a risk of choking.
How to follow the law if you sell alcohol at a charity event, including when you need to pay tax.
Product recall for Card Factory Wonderful Teacher Mug presenting a risk of burns
Product Safety Report for Boao Drink Glass Charms presenting a medium risk of injuries.
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