# The Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994, Introduction: Introductory text


CONSUMER PROTECTION
Made 5th July 1994
Laid before Parliament 6th July 1994
Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1(2), (3) and (4)
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:
Now, therefore, the Secretary of State in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 11 of the said Act read with article 6 of the Consumer Protection Act (Commencement No. 1) Order 1987 hereby makes the following Regulations:–

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1994/1768/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/plugs-and-sockets-etc-safety-regulations-1994/introduction
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