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Product Recall for Ideal Heating Logic 2 Combi & System Boiler Range presenting a risk of fire.
Product Recall for Wireless Microphone HIFI Speaker sold via Temu presenting a serious risk of fire and explosion.
From today, regulations enforcing consumer protections against hacking and cyber-attacks will take effect, mandating that internet-connected smart devices meet minimum-security standards by law.
How to submit a cosmetic product notification to the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS).
Check what you need to do to sell cosmetic products in Great Britain.
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How to read your gas meter and convert this reading to kilowatt hours.
Legally manufacture meters which are of the design originally approved and ensure they are verified to operate within the statutory limits.
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