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Hallmarking Act 1973
Requires precious metal jewellery to be hallmarked and an illustrative notice to be displayed on traders' premises.
Health and Safety at Work etc., Act 1974 (Sections 19 and 20)
Provides powers to enforce other Acts, e.g. Petroleum Acts, Explosives Act.
Medicines Act 1968
TSS enforces controls on the number of pre-packed aspirin or paracetamol tablets allowed to be sold in premises which are not pharmacies.
Motor Cycle Noise Act 1987
Regulations require motor cycle silencers or exhaust systems to be marked in accordance with the appropriate EU Directive or British Standard.
Motor Vehicles (Safety Equipment for Children) Act 1991
Allows Regulations to be made to ensure the safety of equipment for children in motor vehicles.
Olympic Symbol etc (Protection) Act 1995
Prevents unauthorised use of the Olympic Games symbols and wording.
Petroleum (Regulation) Acts 1928 and 1936
Controls the storage of petrol. Filling stations are licensed by the local authority.
Poisons Act 1972
Controls the retail sale of Part II poisons, requiring registration with the local authority.
Prices Acts 1974 and 1975
Requires traders to indicate the selling price of goods and, in some cases, the unit price.
Property Misdescriptions Act 1991
Prohibits misleading descriptions of property. Applies to estate agents and property developers.
Road Traffic Act 1988
TSS enforces requirements that motor cycle helmets and visors are to be manufactured and marked to conform to a standard.
