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Seeks views on institutional changes for provision of consumer information, advice, education, advocacy and enforcement.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Sets out what the government and others can do to help increase consumer power in a rapidly changing and demanding economy.
Consultation that sought views on toy safety.
Government response to the OFT report on the second-hand car market.
Seeks the views of businesses, consumers, enforcement authorities and other interested parties on a set of draft regulations.
BIS is seeking views to inform its negotiating position on the Consumer Rights Directive as to whether contingent or ancillary charges should be assessed for unfairness under the unfair contract terms provisions.
This consultation is about an amending Order to the Gas and Electricity Regulated Providers (Redress Scheme) Order 2008, which set out the requirement for certain licensed suppliers of gas and electricity, and licensed gas t…
First published during the 2007 to 2010 Brown Labour government
'A Better Deal for Consumers: Delivering Real Help Now and Change for the Future' announces a proposal to work with the Local Better Regulation Office to test new powers from the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions …
We want your views on how the Consumer Advocate can successfully deliver real benefits to consumers. We also want to ensure that when the Consumer Advocate is equipped with new powers that he/she will have the ability to do …
Consultation on amending the length of time traders have to let consumers know about price adjustments after a change to the rate of VAT.
Seeks feedback on implementing in the UK the EC Directive on the placing on the market of pyrotechnic articles.
Response of the British Hallmarking Council to the 2005 Hampton consultation paper on a proposed Consumer and Trading Standards Agency.
Briefing from the British Hallmarking Council to the Department of Trade and Industry concerning the draft EU Directive.
Briefing paper from the British Hallmarking Council on the EU Directive on Hallmarking.
Declaration of intent from the British Hallmarking Council and Assay Offices among others, based on the proposals in the EU Directive.
The British Hallmarking Council’s paper on the system of hallmarking in the EU.
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