# The Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W+S

CONSUMER PROTECTION
Made 22nd July 1999
Laid before Parliament 22nd July 1999
Coming into force 1st October 1999
Whereas the Secretary of State is a Minister designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to measures relating to consumer protection:
Now, the Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by section 2(2) of that Act, hereby makes the following Regulations:–

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/2083/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/unfair-terms-in-consumer-contracts-regulations-1999/introduction
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