Introductory text

CONSUMER PROTECTION

Made 30th June 2005

Laid before Parliament 6th July 2005

Coming into force 1st October 2005

(except for the reference to a civil partner in regulation 43(2))

The reference to a civil partner in regulation 43(2) 5th December 2005

Whereas the Secretary of State is a Minister designated M1 for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 M2 in relation to measures relating to general product safety;

Now therefore the Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 2(2) of that Act hereby makes the following Regulations: