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Things to consider when buying or using cosmetics.
Safety leaflet on topical corticosteroids and withdrawal reactions to help patients and their carers to use these medicines safely.
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
VAT is a tax you pay on most goods and services. % of VAT What the rate…
In shops Any VAT due is already included in the price of something you buy…
You’ll pay a rate of either 5% or 0% VAT when certain energy-saving…
If you’re over 60, you pay a reduced rate of VAT (5%) on certain mobility…
You can only buy tax-free goods from shops: in Great Britain (England,…
Tobacco Duty is included in the price you pay for cigarettes, cigars and…
Fuel Duty is included in the price you pay for petrol, diesel and other…
Airlines pay Air Passenger Duty (APD) for every passenger who flies from…
Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is usually included in the price you pay for…
A patent registers your invention and lets you take legal action against anyone who makes, uses, sells or imports your invention without your permission.
An overview of the process including submitting or fast-tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
Check what you need to do to sell cosmetic products in Great Britain.
How to account for VAT on goods and services provided by registered health professionals, including doctors, dentists, nurses and pharmacists.
How to submit a cosmetic product notification to the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS).
Product Safety Report for R&R Luxury Limited Skincare Shea Hand Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product Safety Report for R&R Luxury Limited Skincare Shea Butter Body Balm presenting a serious chemical risk.
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