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Get help to classify textiles and which headings and codes to use.
Lists of standards that businesses can use to show their products, services or processes comply with essential requirements of legislation.
Standardisation explained.
The information required by the Regulator of Social Housing and the deadlines for submission.
An overview of the work the IPO is undertaking in relation to Standard Essential Patents.
Quality and labelling rules for growing, packing, distributing, importing and selling fresh fruit and vegetables.
Standards, requirements and guidance for social landlords in England on transparency, influence and accountability, including Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs).
You can buy the British standards at a 30% discount.
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
How to use the common data standards for the criminal justice system (CJS) in England and Wales.
Proposed updates to the lists of standards for businesses.
Guidance for the veterinary pharmaceutical industry on the production of mock-ups for assessment.
Find out which types of food are zero-rated and which are standard-rated for VAT purposes.
GBS product specifications: mandatory for central government departments and related organisations; encouraged for wider public sector.
Defence Standardization develops and pursues MOD’s standardization policy, both nationally and internationally, with civil and military partners to support increased interoperability and more effective acquisition.
Marking, labelling and marketing standards you must follow to import and export plant seeds, food and manufactured goods.
The standards set out what it takes to be a safe and responsible driver, rider or cyclist, and to provide training to drivers, riders and cyclists.
Guidance on the required standards for vehicle safety, construction and use.
Use these examples to help you complete declarations on the Customs Declarations Service for exports.
Sets out the role and approach of the DSA to improve the adoption of common data standards across government over the next 3 years.
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