Sam Healey

The UK unfair trading regime has changed. The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 replaces the 2008 Regulations, introduces stronger CMA enforcement powers and increases the risk of investigations by regulators and Trading Standards.

MHRA, Trading Standards and police enforcement over illegal weight loss injections is increasing. This article explains the legal risk around retatrutide, tirzepatide, “research chemical” sales, interviews under caution, raids and asset freezing.

Compelled interviews require witnesses to answer questions in regulatory investigations. Understand FCA, SFO, CMA and HMRC powers, your obligations and how to prepare.