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FCDO travel advice for Switzerland. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice…
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Terrorism There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK…
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Guidance for suppliers and dealers.
How a product complies with EU safety, health and environmental requirements, and how to place a CE marking on your product.
How to apply for a clinical trial including eligibility, phases, model IMPDs, costs and how to make changes to your application.
What UK bus and coach operators need to do to provide services, tours, holidays and trips into Europe and other countries.
VAT, duty and customs declarations for goods received by post or courier - paying, collecting your goods, getting a refund and documents.
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
Find out how to account for VAT schemes on business gifts, samples and promotional schemes.
How to get refrigerated or heated vans, trucks and trailers approved to transport perishable food in or out of the UK, and the documents you need to have.
Rules about the labels that tyres must display to give information about fuel efficiency, wet grip and noise classification.
How to get a parallel import licence for your medicine in the UK, including pharmacovigilance requirements and submitting your application.
Claim relief on import duty and VAT when importing miscellaneous documents and related articles into the UK.
What you can do if your goods or vehicle are seized by Border Force or HM Revenue and Customs - get your things back or disagree with a customs seizure
FCDO travel advice for Romania. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Check if you need an international driving permit (IDP) to drive abroad on holiday and how to exchange your licence if you move abroad - including driving in the EU after Brexit.
Food and drink labelling and packaging regulations - what you must show, warnings, health and organic labels and packaging standards.
The rules about product labelling - including special rules for retailers and manufacturers in different business sectors (like food, jewellery and toys)
Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and trailer documents you need to legally cross international borders in a UK-registered vehicle.
Apply for an import certificate to import a medicinal product into the UK for veterinary use.
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