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Check what you need to do to sell cosmetic products in Great Britain.
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.
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Product Safety Report for GDK Akagni Skin Toning Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.
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