Compliance Made Simple
Plain-English guides to the rules and regulations that affect craft stallholders, food vendors, and event hosts. No jargon, no legalese — just what you need to know to trade with confidence.
Martyn's Law (Protect Duty)
What the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act means for event hosts and venue operators.
Read guide →CLP Regulations — Product Labelling
How to label candles, wax melts, soaps, and other chemical products correctly.
Read guide →Hallmarking Act — Selling Precious Metals
Legal requirements for selling gold, silver, platinum, and palladium at craft fairs.
Read guide →Hobby vs Business — HMRC Rules
When your craft hobby becomes a taxable business in the eyes of HMRC.
Read guide →Food Hygiene Ratings
What food vendors need to know about hygiene ratings, registration, and inspections.
Read guide →Public Liability Insurance
Why PLI matters for stallholders and event hosts, and what cover you need.
Read guide →Fire Safety at Outdoor Events
Fire risk assessment, equipment, and compliance for event organisers.
Read guide →Temporary Event Notices (TENs)
When you need a TEN to serve alcohol or provide entertainment at your event.
Read guide →Children's Clothing Labels — What the Law Requires
Textile labelling, care symbols, and safety requirements for selling handmade children's clothing.
Read guide →Registering as a Food Business with Your Local Council
How to register, what to expect from your first inspection, and common mistakes to avoid.
Read guide →Food Labelling and Allergens — Natasha's Law for Market Sellers
Allergen labelling rules for prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) food at markets and craft fairs.
Read guide →Risk Assessments for Outdoor Markets and Craft Fairs
How to write a practical risk assessment for your outdoor event — with a focus on what councils actually want to see.
Read guide →Fire Safety for Indoor Craft Fairs and Markets
Fire risk considerations when hosting craft fairs in village halls, community centres, and indoor venues.
Read guide →Insurance Requirements for Craft Fairs — Hosts and Vendors
A complete overview of insurance types relevant to craft fairs, who needs what, and how to check cover.
Read guide →What Makes an Event Legitimate? Red Flags to Watch For
How to spot dodgy event organisers and protect yourself from scam craft fairs.
Read guide →Selling Handmade Cosmetics and Bath Products
Cosmetic product safety reports, notification, and labelling for bath bombs, soaps, and skincare.
Read guide →Do I Need a Premises Licence for My Craft Fair?
When a premises licence is needed, when a TEN is sufficient, and what the entertainment exemptions cover.
Read guide →Food Hygiene Requirements for Events with Food Vendors
What event hosts need to check and require from food vendors trading at their events.
Read guide →GDPR for Craft Businesses and Event Hosts
Data protection basics for small craft businesses — collecting emails, mailing lists, customer records, and event bookings.
Read guide →Street Trading Licences and Consent
When you need a street trading licence, when you do not, and how to tell the difference.
Read guide →PAT Testing — Do You Need It for Your Craft Fair Setup?
The truth about PAT testing: it is not a legal requirement, but event organisers often ask for it. Here is what you need to know.
Read guide →Product Liability Insurance for Makers
What product liability insurance covers, how it differs from public liability, and why makers of certain products should have it.
Read guide →GPSR — What the General Product Safety Regulation Means for Makers
The EU General Product Safety Regulation explained for UK craft sellers — what applies to you and what does not.
Read guide →Employers' Liability Insurance for Event Hosts
When you need employers' liability insurance as an event host — including for volunteers and casual helpers.
Read guide →First Aid Requirements for Events
What first aid provision you need at your craft fair, market, or outdoor event — scaled to event size.
Read guide →Noise Regulations for Outdoor Events
Noise nuisance law, practical noise management, and how to avoid complaints at outdoor craft fairs and markets.
Read guide →Copyright and Intellectual Property — What Craft Sellers Need to Know
Protecting your own designs and avoiding infringing others' — copyright, trade marks, and design rights for makers.
Read guide →UKCA Marking for Handmade Toys — How to Self-Certify
A step-by-step guide to self-certifying your handmade toys for UKCA marking — the EN71 tests, Technical Files, and Declaration of Conformity explained.
Read guide →Food Imitation Regulations — What Candle and Wax Melt Makers Need to Know
Why food-shaped candles and wax melts are unlawful, what "do not eat" labels actually protect, and practical alternatives for makers.
Read guide →Selling Homemade Dog Treats — Registration, Labelling, and What Most People Don't Know
Why dog treats are classified as animal feed, what registrations you need, and how the labelling rules differ from human food.
Read guide →Selling Jams, Chutneys, and Preserves at Craft Fairs — What the Law Requires
Why selling a few jars of jam is more regulated than most people expect, and what you need to get right before your first sale.
Read guide →Still have questions? Get in touch at help@stallsync.co.uk