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How to apply VAT rules to supplies, imports and export of gold and investment gold.
VAT treatment of transactions in commodities, commodity derivatives and on terminal markets.
Guidance for Trading Standards officers on how to enforce the hallmarking law.
You need a certificate to export rough diamonds.
List of gold coins considered as investment gold coins for VAT exemption as detailed in Group 15 to Schedule 9 of the VAT Act 1994 purposes.
Product Safety Report for Rangoli Gold Coloured Rings, Silver Coloured Earrings and Silver Necklace presenting a serious chemical risk.
Guidance on the description, hallmarking and marking of bonded gold in the UK.
Details of administrative agreements relating to VAT on certain specific transactions between members of trade bodies and HMRC.
Product Safety Report for Scentsy Rose Gold Ceramic Mini Warmer Base with Wall Plug presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
This guidance is to help you know how to recognise a hallmark and who to contact about your consumer rights.
What import and export restrictions apply due to sanctions for UK companies when trading with Russia.
Foreign Secretary announces 29 new UK sanctions targeting individuals and entities operating in and supporting Russia's gold, oil and strategic sectors.
Product Safety Report for Tanaya Couture Gold Coloured Earrings presenting a serious chemical risk.
Hallmarking was in the spotlight at the Chartered Trading Standards Conference in Birmingham in June 2023 with the presentation of the Touchstone Award.
How you import from and export to Canada.
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