The Hallmarking (Hallmarking Act Amendment) Regulations 1998

The Secretary of State, being a Minister designated1 for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 19722 in relation to measures relating to articles made of, comprising or resembling precious metals, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by that section and, having consulted the British Hallmarking Council and such other persons as he thinks fit, in exercise of his powers under section 4(7) of the Hallmarking Act 19733, hereby makes the following Regulations:—