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Check what you need to do to sell cosmetic products in Great Britain.
The campaign supports the IPO's commitments to raise public understanding, and ultimately respect, for IP rights.
Forms for the notification of serious undesirable effects (SUEs) from cosmetic products in Great Britain.
Product Safety Report for children’s cosmetic kit presenting a medium risk of suffocation.
How to submit a cosmetic product notification to the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS).
Get help to classify electrical equipment such as communication equipment, cameras, and their parts and accessories.
Find out which sanitary protection products you can supply at the zero rate of VAT.
Notices of publication and a consolidated list for designated standards for cosmetic products.
There are different regulations which apply to devices and equipment including hand gels and PPE (personal protective equipment)
Hand luggage restrictions at UK airports - carry-on luggage, checked-in baggage, restricted items and liquids, electronic devices carried from Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt and Saudi Arabia
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.
Product Safety Report for Silver Rose Extra Pearl Beauty Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product Safety Report for Spooktacular Deluxe Make Up Set presenting a serious chemical risk.
OPSS would like to invite any interested parties, to submit any scientific information relevant to the safety assessment of nanomaterials used in cosmetics.
Product Safety Report for Natural Face Beauty Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product Safety Report for Stay Young Face & Body Cream sold via eBay presenting a serious chemical risk.
Things to consider when buying and using products.
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