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Check what you need to do to sell cosmetic products in Great Britain.
Things to consider when buying or using cosmetics.
OPSS would like to invite any interested parties to submit any scientific information relevant to the safety assessment of cosmetic ingredients.
Find out if you or the people who work for you should be employed or self-employed for tax purposes while working in the hair and beauty industry.
How to submit a cosmetic product notification to the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS).
There are different regulations which apply to devices and equipment including hand gels and PPE (personal protective equipment)
From personal experience to SafeGlam: Why business graduate Giorgia Flora Aloi chose to launch a platform to educate consumers about counterfeit goods.
Find out about Customs Duty, excise duty and import VAT you may need to pay when you send gifts into the UK.
What you need to know about and do to comply with the law and keep consumers safe.
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