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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/personal-protective-equipment-ec-directive-regulations-1992/schedule/paragraph-1",
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  "legislation_title": "The Personal Protective Equipment (EC Directive) Regulations 1992",
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  "text": "This Directive applies to personal protective equipment, hereinafter referred to as `PPE'.\nIt lays down the conditions governing its placing on the market and free movement within the Community and the basic safety requirements which PPE must satisfy in order to ensure the health protection and safety of users.",
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