# The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013, Introduction: Introductory text


Consumer Protection
Made 12th September 2013
Laid before Parliament 19th September 2013
Coming into force 21st October 2013
The Secretary of State makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972, section 56(1) and (2) of the Finance Act 1973 and section 11 of the Consumer Protection Act 1987.
The Secretary of State has been designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to medical devices.
The Secretary of State has obtained the consent of the Treasury in accordance with section 56(1) of the Finance Act 1973.
The Secretary of State has consulted such organisations that appear to him to be representative of the interests substantially affected by these Regulations, such other persons as he considers appropriate and the Health and Safety Executive in accordance with section 11(5) of the Consumer Protection Act 1987.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/2327/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/medical-devices-amendment-regulations-2013/introduction
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