UK Act of Parliament 1968 United Kingdom

Trade Descriptions Act 1968

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Trading Standards

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Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.

Schedules

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In section 1 of the Anglo-Portuguese Commercial Treaty Act 1914...

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In section 1(1) of the Anglo-Portuguese Treaty Act 1916 for...

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In section 4(2) of the Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking)...

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Trading Standards (Local Authority)

Enforces consumer protection legislation including food labelling, weights and measures, product safety, and fair trading. Part of local authority structure. Investigates food …

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