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The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
This guidance summarises the requirements, controls and sanctions that Border Force applies to firearms and offensive weapons when they are imported into the UK.
Product recall for Pacago children's wooden food kitchen pretend clay fruit and veg set presenting a serious risk of choking.
How to dispose of household waste legally. Check your council’s website for bin collection, bulky waste collection. What you must do if using private companies
Get help to classify various items of iron and steel, primarily those classified under chapter 72.
Product safety report for Enuotek Metal Pendant Lamp EN-F001-01 presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Guidance and information for local authorities on licencing and suitability of dealers, chargeable fees, definition of terms and other issues around this 2013 act.
The Joint Committee of Assay Offices’ notice on plating precious metal articles with base metal.
Metal on metal hip replacements.
Public and private waste collectors must follow the regulation on collecting certain wastes separately.
Briefing from the British Hallmarking Council to the Department of Trade and Industry concerning the draft EU Directive.
Product Safety Report for a magnetic balls toy presenting a medium risk of choking and injuries.
Check the tariff classification for pre-painted steel sheets.
Product recall for Card Factory Wonderful Teacher Mug presenting a risk of burns
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