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What packaged goods are, how they are labelled, units of measurements used and compliance with weights and measures regulation.
Weights and measures - find out the law on trading standards for packaging and selling products
You must use metric measurements (grams, kilograms, millilitres or litres)…
Some goods must be sold in fixed sizes known as ‘specified quantities’.…
Packaged goods are products that are all of these: sold sealed between 5g…
Equipment for packaged goods The equipment you use to weigh or measure…
You must put the weight or volume of your packaged goods on the label. The…
Information on the potential health impacts of drought in England and the measures that people can take to stay healthy during these events.
Information on Biosecurity Measures Plans, their importance, and why they are a requirement of Authorisation. Use this page to access standardised BMP modules.
The mechanisms, programmes and strategic initiatives for protecting and improving the water environment in each river basin district.
How a product complies with EU safety, health and environmental requirements, and how to place a CE marking on your product.
Find out what you can do to prevent tree pests and diseases from establishing and spreading.
How to prevent the introduction and spread of animal and bird disease by following good hygiene and biosecurity standards.
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