# The Weights and Measures (Quantity Marking and Abbreviations of Units) Regulations 1987, Introduction: Introductory text


WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Made 1st September 1987
Laid before Parliament 14th September 1987
Coming into force 1st January 1988
Whereas the Secretary of State pursuant to section 86(2) of the Weights and Measures Act 1985 has consulted such organisations as appear to him to be representative of interests substantially affected by these Regulations:
Now, therefore, the Secretary of State, in exercise of powers conferred on him by sections 15(1)(g), 23(1)(a), (d), 48(1)(a), (1A), 66, 68(1), (1A) (a), 86(1) and 94(1) of the Weights and Measures Act 1985 and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Regulations:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/1538/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/weights-and-measures-quantity-marking-and-abbreviations-of-units-regulations-1987/introduction
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