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The sub-office is operated by assay office employees as an independent facility within a host company or at a separate location.
Guidance for assay offices on how to cancel or obliterate an ancient hallmark under the Hallmarking Act 1973.
The Joint Committee of Assay Offices’ notice on the use of gold parts in articles otherwise made of platinum.
The Joint Committee of Assay Offices’ notice on plating precious metal articles with base metal.
The Joint Committee of Assay Offices’ notice on silver and gold plate.
The Joint Committee of Assay Offices’ notice on the treatment of articles not meeting the declared standards.
Permitted descriptions for gold plated silver articles at point of sale in the UK.
The British Hallmarking Council's guidance on mokume gane articles.
Principles and guidance on sponsors’ marks, logos and town marks.
A statement of the CMA's position on calculating fair default charges in credit card contracts.
Recommends how local authorities might procure street furniture advertising in future in order to encourage greater competition.
When an assay office refuses to hallmark an item you have submitted you can appeal to the British Hallmarking Council.
Summary literature review of industry recommendations and international developments on IoT security.
Following our recommendations to the UK government, the CMA has published advice for consumers and reminded the industry of its obligations.
Directions issued by the CMA to Paymentshield, to ensure it complies with the Payment Protection Insurance Market Investigation Order 2011.
Details of a new funding facility for Bulb SAR post-transfer.
Translated versions of the Code of Practice for consumer Internet of Things (IoT) security.
Advice to help nurseries and early years providers understand how consumer law applies to arrangements they make with parents during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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