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There are different regulations which apply to devices and equipment including hand gels and PPE (personal protective equipment)
Face coverings must be worn in additional enclosed public spaces from 24 July in England, as the government takes further steps to help curb the spread of the virus.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock spoke about plans to make face coverings mandatory in shops and supermarkets from 24 July 2020.
Guidance on PPE, face coverings, face visors, and hand cleaning and sanitising products, for the protection of consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The requirements for 3D printed products will depend on whether they are classed as medical devices, personal protective equipment (PPE) or both.
How to ensure the products you make or import comply with the law and are safe for consumers to use.
Police will be given powers to arrest protesters who wear face coverings to threaten others and avoid prosecution, and pyrotechnics will be banned at protests.
Find out which regulations apply to your products and where to go for further information on how to comply with them.
The provision of free face coverings for all transport operators between 21 April 2021 and 31 December 2021, to be used as a contingency supply for passengers and workers.
Find out which supplies of children’s clothing or footwear are zero-rated for VAT.
Guidance for living safely with respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
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