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Government launches review of regulators to cut red tape and bureaucracy
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Review set up to cut burdens for businesses in new post-Brexit regulatory framework and improve customer outcomes
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First published.
Smarter regulation
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This page sets out how the UK government’s smarter regulation programme seeks to reduce burdens on businesses and promote innovation and growth.
Change made:
DHSC’s consultation on no or low alcohol labelling added to collection along with Defra’s press release on government proposals for improved system for cattle registration.
UKCA marking: conformity assessment and documentation
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How to make sure that your products are properly checked for conformity and your technical documents are managed correctly.
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Information on conformity assessment routes and CE marked products updated. Information on record keeping and UK Declaration of Conformity under the section ‘Technical documentation’ updated.
Using the UKCA marking
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Find out if you need to use the UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking on products you manufacture or handle.
Change made:
Webinars section removed.
Using the UKNI marking
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Find out if you will need to use the new UKNI marking and how to use it.
Change made:
Information added to moving goods from NI and placing goods on EU market sections. Technical documentation section and webinar detail removed.
Placing manufactured goods on the market in Northern Ireland
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What you need to do to comply with regulations on manufactured goods you place on the Northern Ireland market.
Change made:
Technical documentation section and information on when to use the CE marking added. NI’s unfettered access to the UK and legal responsibilities added. Webinars section removed.
Placing manufactured products on the market in Great Britain
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What you need to do to comply with regulations on manufactured products you place on the market in Great Britain.
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‘Check which rules apply’ and ‘UKCA in other territories’ sections moved. Information removed about EEA states. ‘Products brought into GB for temporary use’ and ‘Webinars’ sections removed.
UKCA marking: roles and responsibilities
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If the UKCA marking applies to products you manufacture or handle, you will have specific obligations and responsibilities for compliance, depending on your role.
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Link added for new rules and how they apply in Northern Ireland, information removed about obligations for all importers. Updates made to the obligations for manufacturers, importers, authorised representatives and distributors.
E-commerce for UK small businesses selling online to the USA
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Practical advice, information and useful links for UK businesses looking to access the US market by selling online.
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Content and links updated in ‘Developing an e-commerce strategy’; ‘E-commerce in the US’; ‘Consumer privacy’; ‘Cyber security’ sections.
Export advice for SMEs doing business in the UK and overseas
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This toolkit contains, advice, top tips and support for SMEs looking to grow their business in the UK and export to exciting markets such as the USA.
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First published.
