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Lists of standards that businesses can use to show their products, services or processes comply with essential requirements of legislation.
Transitional methods of measurement in relation to ecodesign and energy labelling for use prior to the designation of relevant standards.
The Broadcasting Standards Commission was the statutory body for both standards and fairness in broadcasting. It was replaced by Ofcom in 2003.
You can buy the British standards at a 30% discount.
Internet-based TV channels on smart TVs could be brought in line with existing Ofcom content rules on traditional TV
Culture Secretary promises to remove “Sword of Damocles” anti-free press laws as she opens Second Reading of the Media Bill
This guide is to help you and your business understand how to ensure that content on your service is appropriate for children.
If you're advertising or marketing, including direct marketing, you must be accurate and honest and follow the advertising codes of practice
Find out about which goods and services for disabled people and people aged 60 or over that you should apply zero or reduced rate VAT.
Ofcom is the regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries. It regulates the TV and radio sectors, fixed line telecoms, mobiles, postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate. Ofcom works with the Department for Science,...
This consultation is a call for views and evidence on potential changes to the regulation of video-on-demand services.
A list of goods and services showing which rates of VAT apply and which items are exempt or outside the scope of VAT.
Invitation for representations seeking views in relation to the Secretary of State’s minded-to decision not to refer the proposed merger between 21st Century Fox, Inc. and Sky plc on the grounds of genuine commitment to broadcasting standards.
Find out about the VAT place of supply rules if your business sells digital services to private consumers.
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