# The Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018, Regulation 4: Enforcement Authorities


(1) Subject to paragraph (2), EU Regulation 2016/425, these Regulations and RAMS (in its application to PPE) must be enforced by the market surveillance authority.
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Secretary of State may enforce EU Regulation 2016/425, these Regulations and RAMS (in its application to PPE).
(3) In Scotland only the Lord Advocate may commence proceedings for an offence under these Regulations.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/390/regulation/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/personal-protective-equipment-enforcement-regulations-2018/regulation-4
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