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Check the tariff classification for orthopaedic appliances.

• Updated: 22 March 2022

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating suspected infringements of consumer law in relation to the use of time-limited offers and the addition of optional charges by Buy it Direct Ltd, trading as Appliances Direct (‘Appliances Direct’) in the...

• Updated: 18 November 2025

Find out which gas appliances must comply with the Gas Appliances (Safety) Regulations 1995, exemption and penalties for non-compliance

• Updated: 11 September 2012

Legacy resources to support consumer appliance registration awareness produced for a product safety campaign during 2021.

• Updated: 26 April 2021

Current status, efficiency and cost trends of televisions, fans and refrigerators - the 3 appliances with the largest potential to scale

• Updated: 19 July 2019

The need for investment in R&D and technology transfer in the off-grid sector for product innovation and market scale-up

• Updated: 5 October 2018

Apply for an exemption if you manufacture, import or distribute appliances that burn unauthorised fuels.

Notices of publication and a consolidated list for designated standards for household refrigeration appliances in relation to ecodesign and energy labelling.

• Updated: 1 January 2021

Technical and carriage requirements for life saving appliances referred to in UK Regulations.

• Updated: 20 June 2025

Guidelines for manufacturers, distributors, or other agents to inform their considerations and actions when shipping off-grid appliances

• Updated: 3 August 2020