# The European Qualifications (Health and Social Care Professions) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018, Paragraph 3: Opticians Act 1989


In section 8 (qualifications for registration)—
(a) omit subsection (1A);
(b) after subsection (2A) insert—
“(2B) A determination under subsection (2A) may not be made in relation to a person whose qualification—
(a) was granted in a relevant European State, and
(b) indicates, in the opinion of the Council, a level of attainment of competency comparable to that indicated by an approved UK qualification.
(2C) In subsection (2B), “approved UK qualification” means a qualification that is—
(a) approved under section 12(7)(b), and
(b) granted by an establishment in the United Kingdom that is approved under section 12(7)(a).”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2018/9780111177686/schedule/5/paragraph/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-european-qualifications-health-and-social-care-professions-amendment-etc-eu-exit-regulations-2018/schedule-5/paragraph-3
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