# The Low Voltage Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1989, Introduction: Introductory text


CONSUMER PROTECTION
Made 26th April 1989
Laid before Parliament 10th May 1989
Coming into force 1st June 1989
Whereas the Secretary of State has, in accordance with section 11(5) of the Consumer Protection Act 1987, consulted such organisations as appear to him to be representative of interests substantially affected by these Regulations, such other persons as he considers appropriate and the Health and Safety Commission:
And whereas the Secretary of State is a Minister designated for the purposes of section 2 of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to measures for safety and consumer protection as respects electrical equipment and any provisions concerning the composition, labelling, marketing, classification or description of electrical equipment:
Now, therefore, the Secretary of State in exercise of powers conferred on him by section 11 of the said Act of 1987, by section 2 of the said Act of 1972 and by the Consumer Protection Act 1987 (Commencement No. 1) Order 1987 and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf hereby makes the following Regulations:–

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/728/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/low-voltage-electrical-equipment-safety-regulations-1989/introduction
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