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Anti-choking devices are intended to alleviate choking incidents after Basic Life Support protocols have been attempted and failed. There are numerous counterfeit and unbranded anti-choking devices being sold in the UK online which do not have a valid UKCA or...
Thousands of counterfeit or unbranded copies of LifeVac anti-choking devices are being sold across the UK. The public is reminded to check their product carefully against the images in MHRA guidance to identify whether it is a counterfeit.
Border Force seized almost one million items of counterfeit goods worth nearly £200 million in 2023, with fake electricals targeted in the run-up to Christmas.
When to exclude and include the buying commission in the customs value and account for import VAT if you’re an importer paying fees to your buying agent.
How to identify and avoid buying fake car parts.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), working with law enforcement partners, seized more than 15.5 million doses of illegally traded medicines with a street value of more than £30 million during 2023.
Fake, potentially harmful Ozempic and Saxenda pens have been found in the UK: you should only access these medicines via a medical prescription.
A clampdown on fake reviews and hidden fees has been announced by the Government which will help customers cut the costs of living.
This research investigates the prevalence of fake reviews on UK e-commerce platforms and assesses the impact and subsequent harm they can have on UK consumers.
Advice for British people buying property in Tunisia, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements, complaints and more.
A large scale consumer survey looking at buying counterfeit goods.
When and how you need to register your item or apply for an exemption certificate to deal in ivory.
How to use Method 1 to work out the customs value of your imported goods if you're an importer or clearing agent.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency’s (MHRA) Criminal Enforcement Unit (CEU) seized hundreds of thousands of doses of suspected illegally traded medicines, including powerful prescription-only medicines, following coordinated raids at two residential and two business premises across North Manchester.
New laws to be introduced to ban unavoidable hidden fees to force businesses to be upfront with customers
This guide sets out essential information for British nationals wanting to buy property in Egypt.
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