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Product Safety Report for Baoshishan Mini Spin Machine presenting a high risk of fire.

• Updated: 7 July 2025

Machine Games Duty (MGD): what you pay it on, how to register, filing your return and changing your details.

• Overview

  You may have to pay Machine Games Duty (MGD) if you have machines that…

• Register

  Register for Machine Games Duty (MGD) at least 14 days before you make…

• How much you pay

  You pay Machine Games Duty (MGD) on the total net takings from your…

• File your return

  You must file a Machine Games Duty (MGD) return every 3 months. Your…

• Change your details or cancel your registration

  Sign in to the Machine Games Duty (MGD) service to: update your personal…

New restrictions on vending machines selling tobacco, herbal smoking products and cigarette papers, and vaping and nicotine products from 29 October 2026.

• Updated: 11 August 2026

Find out about Machine Games Duty, how the duty is charged and who has to pay.

• Updated: 18 November 2025

Product Safety Report for Machinery Automation Rotary Single Head Sealing Machine presenting a risk of entrapment and electric shock.

• Updated: 8 May 2026

Product Safety Report for Sewing Machine presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

• Updated: 31 August 2025

How to pay Machine Games Duty: payment reference number, online, Bacs or CHAPS, Direct Debit, cheque or your bank.

Guiding principles for the use of predetermined change control plans (PCCPs) for managing rapid product changes in medical devices.

• Updated: 24 October 2023

Product Recall for Antari Fog Machine presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

• Updated: 17 January 2025

Product Safety Report for Household Sewing Machine presenting a serious risk of fire.

• Updated: 11 February 2026