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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations make it an offence, subject to various exceptions,

    • to sell or supply an HIV testing kit or component to a member of the public (regulation 2)

    • to sell or supply an HIV testing kit without an accompanying warning notice (regulation 3)

    • to provide HIV testing services which are not directed by a registered medical practitioner (regulation 4).

In addition, regulation 5 places restrictions on advertisements for such kits, components and services.