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The Government's Code of Practice for Consumer Internet of Things (IoT) Security for manufacturers, with guidance for consumers on smart devices at home.
British Hallmarking Council guidance on selling articles of precious metal on the internet, to comply with UK hallmarking legislation.
Guidance to assist with implementation and understanding of the Price Marking Order 2004.
Principles to help businesses in the online gaming industry comply with consumer protection law.
How the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) uses its powers to gather information about suspected breaches of consumer law.
Principles and guidance on sponsors’ marks, logos and town marks.
The Competition and Markets Authority has introduced new legal obligations on funeral directors and crematorium operators which are intended to assist people choose a funeral that meets their needs and budget.
Part 3 of the Digital Economy Bill concerns protections for children online
Guidance for food business operators on the FSA response to norovirus outbreaks, how to withdraw and recall affected products and limit the spread of norovirus
Translated versions of the Code of Practice for consumer Internet of Things (IoT) security.
A basic guide for businesses on the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations (in effect until 6 April 2025).
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
The current legislation governing hallmarking in the UK.
Following our recommendations to the UK government, the CMA has published advice for consumers and reminded the industry of its obligations.
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.
Statement setting out the CMA’s views on how the law operates in relation to contracts for wedding services affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Practical information and advice on how to set up and run a collective purchasing or community buying group.
The government will today (12 October 2017) publish a draft Bill to impose an energy price cap.
Overview of the Digital Economy Bill
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