British SME topic
The Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland have published new guidance for cell-cultivated and novel food businesses. Small firms should use it to check whether a product needs authorisation before launch.
The Building Safety Regulator is changing how it handles building assessment certificates for higher-risk buildings in England. SMEs working as duty holders, contractors or advisers should check what still needs attention.
The Food Standards Agency’s latest targeted retail survey found problems with Dubai-style chocolate labelling, goat meat authenticity and slush-ice drink warnings. Small food retailers should treat it as a prompt to tighten supplier and shelf checks.
New international research says the UK’s proposed commercial payment rules would be the most comprehensive of any major economy. Small suppliers should watch the enforcement detail and tighten invoice records now.
The CMA is consulting on rules that could let UK app developers steer customers towards payment options outside Apple and Google’s platforms.
OPSS, UKHSA and HSE have issued a joint statement on asbestos in some sand-containing consumer products. Small retailers, importers and online sellers should check recall lists, stop affected lines and keep clear records of action taken.
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate has launched an online registration form for internet retailers of veterinary medicines. Small retailers should check product scope, launch timing and website compliance before selling online.
The Competition and Markets Authority has written to several trader recommendation platforms after reviewing practices in the sector, creating a timely compliance reminder for small firms that run, rely on or advertise through these services.…
The UK has agreed a new free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council, creating a potential export opening for small firms in food and drink, manufacturing, professional services, technology and other sectors that already…
The Competition and Markets Authority has updated its programme of work on Apple and Google’s mobile platforms, giving UK app developers, fintech firms and digital SMEs a clearer signal of the areas that may shape…