# The HIV Testing Kits and Services Revocation (Scotland) Regulations 2014, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations revoke the HIV Testing Kits and Services Regulations 1992 (“the 1992 Regulations”) in relation to Scotland only. The 1992 Regulations provide that it is an offence subject to various exceptions:
to sell or supply an HIV testing kit or component to a member of the public;
to sell or supply an HIV testing kit without an accompanying warning notice; and
to provide HIV testing services which are not directed by a registered medical practitioner.
In addition, the 1992 Regulations place restrictions on advertisements for such kits, components and services.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2014/42/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/hiv-testing-kits-and-services-revocation-scotland-regulations-2014/note
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