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The signs of foot and mouth disease, what to do if you suspect it in your animals and measures to prevent its spread.
Get help to classify cigarettes, cigars, raw tobacco, smoking tobacco, tobacco for heating and nicotine substitutes for import and export.
OPSS is leading a fresh campaign to raise awareness among parents and carers about potential hazards to children associated with swallowing small magnets, button batteries, loose/small toy parts and imitation food.
Guidance on mouth care for patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 who are non-ventilated, ventilated and those having step down or end of life care.
UK Standards for Microbiology Investigations B 4: investigation of superficial mouth samples.
Check the tariff classification for empty atomizers.
Check the tariff classification for flavour pods.
Advice for Retailers and Producers
Current issues relating to imports and exports of animals and animal products.
Product Safety Report for flashing flower toy GT-404 presenting a serious risk due to easy access to button batteries.
Product Safety Report for LED Vape Shop Sign presenting a serious risk of fire and electric shock.
Product recall for Mushroom Teether sold via eBay which has been identified as presenting a serious risk of suffocation.
Guidance for living safely with respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
Anti-choking devices are intended to alleviate choking incidents after Basic Life Support protocols have been attempted and failed. There are numerous counterfeit and unbranded anti-choking devices being sold in the UK online which do not have a valid UKCA or...
Product recall for 36pcs Magnetic Bar and Ball Construction Set presenting a high risk of choking and internal injuries due to the presence of small parts as received, some of which were found to have an excessively high magnetic flux.
Evidence on the impact of e-cigarettes, information on government policy and regulation, and guidance for organisations on vaping policies.
A summary of recent letters and notifications sent to healthcare professionals about medicines and medical devices.
Product defect recall alert for Purevax® RCP FeLV lyophilisate and solvent for suspension for injection Vm 04491/5054, Purevax® RCP lyophilisate solvent for suspension for injection Vm 04491/5053, Eurican Herpes 205 Powder and Solvent for Emulsion for Injection Vm 04491/5008 by...
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