Statutory Instruments
CONSUMER PROTECTION
Made
13th March 2003
Laid before Parliament
14th March 2003
Coming into force
30th June 2003
Whereas the Secretary of State has, in accordance with section 11(5) of the Consumer Protection Act 1987 (“the 1987 Act”)(1) consulted such organisations as appear to her to be representative of interests substantially affected by these Regulations, such other persons as she considers appropriate and the Health and Safety Commission;
And whereas the Secretary of State is a Minister designated(2) for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 (“the 1972 Act”)(3) in respect of measures relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations and to consumer protection;
Now, therefore, the Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred on her by section 11 of the 1987 Act and by section 2 of the 1972 Act, hereby makes the following Regulations—