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What packaged goods are, how they are labelled, units of measurements used and compliance with weights and measures regulation.
The latest reproduction number (R) and growth rate of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Annual statistics of the number of objects of treasure found in 2014 (and the headline number for 2015).
A snapshot of the UK’s trade and investment position, summarising trade and investment statistics produced by ONS, DIT and others.
Weights and measures - find out the law on trading standards for packaging and selling products
Guidance for businesses and consumers on the Weights and Measures (Intoxicating Liquor) (Amendment) Regulations 2024.
Official experimental statistics including the number of people and households on Universal Credit, starts and claims.
Change your protocol, update your authorisation, report safety issues, submit safety updates and complete your end-of-trial study report.
Rules of shackle line operations, waterbath and gas stunners, and facilities for slaughtering poultry, rabbits and hares in abattoirs.
A guide to collecting data about your packaging. This is for UK organisations affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
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