Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations revoke the HIV Testing Kits and Services Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1992 (the “1992 Regulations”) in relation to Northern Ireland only. The 1992 Regulations make it an offence, subject to various exceptions:
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to sell or supply an HIV testing kit or component to a member of the public;
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to sell or supply an HIV testing kit without an accompanying warning notice; and
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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.