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We handle cases relating to intellectual property disputes about: patents registered designs plant varieties If the amount sought (damages) is under £500,000 then the case can also be heard by the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court . If the amount sought...
Find out where SPZs are, what defines the different zones and why the Environment Agency must protect groundwater from pollution.
Find out when it's possible to get zero-rated supplies on medical and research goods and services that have been funded by charities.
We’re responsible for regulating environmental and decommissioning activity for offshore oil and gas operations, including carbon capture and storage operations, on the UK continental shelf. OPRED is part of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero .
Rules for local authorities to follow when registering a premises to produce bottled drinking water, or carrying out ongoing checks.
See the list of applications to protect the geographical name of wine and aromatised wine in the UK.
UK Health Security Agency's laboratories provide a comprehensive range of microbiological tests and services.
The joint UK-Canada £1.2 million Aqualunar Challenge is launching to support development of water-purifying technologies for the Moon.
The annual Sanctuary Awards recognise the outstanding conservation and sustainability efforts across the Ministry of Defence (MOD) estate.
We resolve scientific disputes mainly in the food and feed sectors, give advice to regulators and industry, and carry out research. Government Chemist is part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology .
The differences between the 3 types of bottled water, and what bottled water is exempt from the rules.
Find out how to export live fish, molluscs and crustaceans for farming, ornamental, or any other purpose except direct human consumption
Get help to classify pharmaceutical products used to treat or prevent diseases or ailments (in humans or animals), including comparators used in clinical trials and placebos.
Information on COVID-19, including guidance on the assessment and management of suspected UK cases.
Check when rock, sand and gravel used in industrial and agricultural processes are eligible for relief from Aggregates Levy.
Your tap water should be clear and bright - water quality advice, reporting problems, how to complain
Recent updates regarding regulated qualifications.
Product Safety Report for Tycolit Purification Lamp presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
How to get relief from excise duty on oil used in certain ways using the Industrial Relief Scheme, also known as the Tied Oils Scheme.
Results from the government’s monitoring of pesticide residues in food, reviewed by the Expert Committee on Pesticide Residues in Food (PRiF).
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