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What products Cannot be advertised?

Remember, you can always be creative in your advertising to get noticed (within advertising regulations).

  • Newspaper. Newspaper advertising can promote your business to a wide range of customers.
  • Magazine.
  • Radio.
  • Television.
  • Directories.
  • Outdoor and transit.
  • Direct mail, catalogues and leaflets.
  • Online.

What would be considered false advertising?

False advertising is described as the crime or misconduct of publishing, transmitting, or otherwise publicly circulating an advertisement containing a false, misleading, or deceptive statement, made intentionally or recklessly to promote the sale of property, goods, or services to the public.

What to do if you think a product is unsafe?

What to do about an unsafe product, product recalls and alerts, notify a product safety concern. If you believe a product is unsafe, you should contact us — and also the supplier or manufacturer. You also have the right to a repair, refund, replacement or compensation under the Consumer Guarantees Act.

Which is the best product to keep you safe?

LifePaint is a unique water-based reflective safety spray. It works best on textile materials and can be applied to clothes, shoes, helmets, backpacks, and even dog collars. It washes off without damaging whatever you apply it on, and a typical use lasts more than a week.

What do you need to know about product safety in the UK?

Manufacturers and importers placing products on the UK market need to demonstrate that they comply with relevant safety requirements. This basically involves: generating and keeping records of associated technical documentation

How can I get product safety advice for my business?

Contact your local authority service to request advice or to set up a primary authority arrangement covering product safety (enabling your business to form a legal partnership with one local authority, which then provides assured and tailored advice on complying with regulations that local regulators must respect).