# The Units of Measurement Regulations 2001, Introduction: Introductory text


WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Made 10th January 2001
Laid before Parliament 15th January 2001
Coming into force 8th February 2001
The Secretary of State, being a Minister designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to units of measurement to be used for economic, health, safety or administrative purposes, in exercise of the powers conferred by that sub-section, hereby makes the following Regulations:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/55/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/units-of-measurement-regulations-2001/introduction
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