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The current legislation governing hallmarking in the UK.
British Hallmarking Council guidance on selling articles of precious metal on the internet, to comply with UK hallmarking legislation.
There’s a wide choice of online dating services out there - don’t get caught out by the small print. You can protect yourself by looking out for the following.
Guidance to help you manage the security of your devices and help protect your privacy
This guidance provides practical tips and advice to consumers on using trader recommendation sites.
Guidance for Trading Standards officers on how to enforce the hallmarking law.
Following our recommendations to the UK government, the CMA has published advice for consumers and reminded the industry of its obligations.
A statement from the CMA on consumer protection law in relation to cancellations and refunds due to coronavirus
Practical advice for anti-virus software businesses that use auto-renewing contracts in the UK.
Quick guide to the main rules covering how you compete, how you treat your customers and how you sell.
Mapping of the Code of Practice for Consumer IoT Security against published standards, recommendations and guidance on IoT security and privacy.
This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerns the relationship between the UK Government, Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament and the Office of Communications (Ofcom), arising as a result of the Smith Commission Agr…
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Pledges from industry to implement the Code of Practice for Consumer Internet of Things (IoT) Security
Principles to help to ensure food pricing display and promotional claims are meaningful and accurate.
The CMA has secured a legally binding court order against viagogo which will overhaul the way it does business and help to ensure that it complies with the law.
A statement of the CMA's position on calculating fair default charges in credit card contracts.
Advice for tour operators that applies to package travel and holidays which fall within the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours…
What extended warranties are and how you can decide whether you need to buy one.
Practical information and advice on how to set up and run a collective purchasing or community buying group.
The British Hallmarking Council's guidance on mokume gane articles.
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