# The Batteries and Accumulators (Placing on the Market) Regulations 2008, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W+S+NI

Environmental Protection
Made 8th August 2008
Laid before Parliament 15th August 2008
Coming into force 26th September 2008
The Secretary of State is a Minister designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in respect of matters relating to batteries and accumulators.
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2(2) of that Act makes the following Regulations.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2164/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/batteries-and-accumulators-placing-on-the-market-regulations-2008/introduction
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