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Advice for local authorities and other public bodies on the types of offences head shops may be committing, and guidance and recommendations.
The penalties if you are caught taking or dealing drugs - drug classification, fines and prison sentences
OPSS is leading a fresh campaign to raise awareness of unsafe products sold online, with resources for local authorities, community groups and the public.
Controlled drugs and precursor chemicals licensing fees information for individuals and companies.
Nationwide takedown of illegal delivery riders leads to over 170 arrests
Substances that are classed as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and when you're allowed to use them.
The government has published a call for evidence to seek expert views on introducing new rules for retailers selling tobacco, vapes and nicotine products.
Guidance on how to license electronic cigarettes and other inhaled nicotine-containing products (NCPs) as medicines in the UK.
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