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Check if an item of upholstered domestic seating is a waste or non-waste item and, if it is waste, identify if it contains persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
Identify, describe, classify and manage waste upholstered domestic seating containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
VAT is a tax you pay on most goods and services. % of VAT What the rate…
In shops Any VAT due is already included in the price of something you buy…
You’ll pay a rate of either 5% or 0% VAT when certain energy-saving…
If you’re over 60, you pay a reduced rate of VAT (5%) on certain mobility…
You can only buy tax-free goods from shops: in Great Britain (England,…
Tobacco Duty is included in the price you pay for cigarettes, cigars and…
Fuel Duty is included in the price you pay for petrol, diesel and other…
Airlines pay Air Passenger Duty (APD) for every passenger who flies from…
Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is usually included in the price you pay for…
When and how you need to register your item or apply for an exemption certificate to deal in ivory.
How to dispose of household waste legally. Check your council’s website for bin collection, bulky waste collection. What you must do if using private companies
Check the tariff classification for furniture rollers consisting of a wood-based panel, metal brackets, plastic rollers and plastic anti-slip pads.
Report a problem with street furniture, which includes things like bollards, litter bins, benches and cycle racks to the council
Things to consider when buying and using products.
Product Safety Report for TS-branded Upholstered Sofas and Chairs presenting a high risk of fire.
How to get VAT relief if you’re buying goods because of your disability.
Find out which regulations apply to your products and where to go for further information on how to comply with them.
Use this 'framework' to buy loose and fitted school furniture and bleacher seating from Department for Education (DfE) approved suppliers and have it delivered and installed.
Adopted EU recommendation FIRE-014. UK approved recommendation on the certification of components of upholstered furniture.
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