Introductory text

CONSUMER PROTECTION

Made 24th March 1982

Laid before Parliament in draft

Coming into Operation 24th September 1982

Whereas the Secretary of State has, in accordance with the provisions of section 1(4) of the Consumer Safety Act 1978, consulted with such organisations as appear to him to be representative of interests substantially affected by these Regulations, the Health and Safety Commission and such other persons as he considers appropriate:

And whereas a draft of these Regulations has been approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament:

Now, therefore, the Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 1 of the said Act and now vested in him^f1, hereby makes the following Regulations: