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What packaged goods are, how they are labelled, units of measurements used and compliance with weights and measures regulation.
Find out about the VAT liability of insurance transactions and insurance related services.
Find out about the different simplified declarations for imports and what you need to do to get authorisation to use them.
Check recent contacts from HMRC to help you decide if a suspicious email, phone call, text or letter could be a scam.
What to do if you think you are a victim of identity theft or fraud, and what signs to look out for.
Find out if you need to pay VAT when you sell goods direct to customers in the UK, without the involvement of an online marketplace.
Food and drink labelling and packaging regulations - what you must show, warnings, health and organic labels and packaging standards.
We are seeking views from anyone who has an interest, expertise, or experience in any or all of the consumer transparency proposals contained in this consultation document.
Get company information including registered address, previous company names, directors' details, accounts, annual returns and company reports, if it's been dissolved
Smart meters put consumers in control of their energy use, allowing them to adopt energy efficiency measures that can help save money on their energy bills and offset price increases.
Check how the advice and information we give applies to you, what you can expect from us and what to do if you think you have incorrect information.
Guidance for food businesses on the Weights and Measures (Food) (Amendment) Regulations 2014.
How to account for VAT if you're a supplier and accept purchasing cards, or a business that buys goods and services using a purchasing card.
Information on OPSS product safety alerts, reports and recalls for unsafe products and resources for consumers, businesses and regulators.
The Office of Fair Trading ( OFT ) was responsible for protecting consumer interests throughout the UK. Its responsibilities have been passed to a number of different organisations. View the closed OFT site in the UK Government Web Archive ....
A clampdown on fake reviews and hidden fees has been announced by the Government which will help customers cut the costs of living.
Check what you need to do to sell cosmetic products in Great Britain.
How to package medicines for sale and what information you must provide to consumers and healthcare professionals.
What you need to know about being part of the UK Business Data Survey 2021.
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