The Secretary of State. being a Minister designated(a) for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972(b) In relation to technical requirements relating to electrically operated lifts and their components, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by that section and of all his other enabling powers. hereby makes the following Regulations

These Regulations Implement Council Directives 84/528/EEC, and 84/529/EEC (OJ No. L300 pp. 72-94), as amended by Commission Directive 86/3 1 2/EEC (OJ No. Ll96 pp. 56-57). The Regulations apply to electncally operated lifts and components as defined in the Regulations. The Regulations provide: (a) for the appointment by the Secretary of State of approved bodies whose decisions may be reviewed by the Secretary of State. (Regulations 3 and 8) (b) for application to be made by or on behalf of a manufacturer for the Issue by an approved body subject to conditions of EEC type-examination certificates for lifts and components which comply with the technical requirements in Annex 1 to Directive 84/529/EEC. (Regulation 4) c) for the Issue of certificates of conformity and the use of the EEC mark of conformity. (Regulation 5) (d) for EEC inspections in Great Britain including the right of entry and the taking of samples by the approved body to ensure compilance with EEC requirements and for the suspension and withdrawal of EEC type-examination certificates. (Regulations 6 and 7)