Defined term

“enforcement authority”

Defined in 32 Acts, 80 statutory instruments and 5 EU-derived instruments.

  1. The Advanced Television Services Regulations 2003 SI
  2. The Agricultural and Forestry Vehicles (Type-Approval) Regulations 2018 SI
  3. Agriculture Act 1970 Act
  4. The Alternative Fuel Labelling and Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 SI
  5. The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulations 2017 SI
  6. The Animal By-Products (Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2013 SI
  7. The Animal Feed (Hygiene, Sampling etc. and Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2015 SI
  8. The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Enforcement Regulations 2024 SI 2 definitions
  9. The Animals and Animal Products (Examination for Residues and Maximum Residue Limits)(England and Scotland) Regulations 2015 SI
  10. Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023 Act
  11. Animals (Penalty Notices) Act 2022 Act 2 definitions
  12. The Animals (Penalty Notices) (England) Regulations 2023 SI
  13. The Biofuel (Labelling) Regulations 2004 SI
  14. The Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008 SI
  15. The Cancellation of Contracts made in a Consumer's Home or Place of Work etc. Regulations 2008 SI
  16. The Cat and Dog Fur (Control of Import, Export and Placing on the Market) Regulations 2008 SI
  17. The Civil Enforcement of Road Traffic Contraventions (Representations and Appeals) (England) Regulations 2022 SI
  18. Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1871 of 7 November 2019 on reference points for action for non-allowed pharmacologically active substances present in food of animal origin and repealing Decision 2005/34/EC (Text with EEA relevance) EU regulation
  19. Communications Act 2003 Act
  20. The Construction Products (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI
  21. The Construction Products Regulations 2013 SI
  22. Consumer Credit Act 1974 Act
  23. Consumer Protection Act 1987 Act
  24. The Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000 SI
  25. Consumer Rights Act 2015 Act 3 definitions
  26. Consumer Safety Act 1978 Act
  27. Coroners and Justice Act 2009 Act 2 definitions
  28. Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 Act
  29. The Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013 SI 2 definitions
  30. Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 Act
  31. The Deposit Scheme for Drinks Containers (England and Northern Ireland) Regulations 2025 SI 2 definitions
  32. The Detergents Regulations 2010 SI 2 definitions
  33. The Eggs and Chicks (England) Regulations 2008 SI
  34. The Eggs and Chicks (England) Regulations 2009 SI
  35. The Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021 SI
  36. The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2005 SI
  37. The Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002 SI
  38. The End-of-Life Vehicles Regulations 2003 SI
  39. Energy Act 2023 Act
  40. The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 SI 3 definitions
  41. The Energy Information (Household Air Conditioners) Regulations 2003 SI
  42. The Energy Information (Household Electric Ovens) Regulations 2003 SI
  43. Environment Act 2021 Act 8 definitions
  44. Environmental Protection Act 1990 Act 4 definitions
  45. Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023 Act
  46. Estate Agents Act 1979 Act
  47. Food Safety Act 1990 Act
  48. The Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 SI
  49. Food Standards Act 1999 Act
  50. The Gas Appliances (Enforcement) and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2018 SI
  51. The General Product Safety Regulations 2005 SI 2 definitions
  52. Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023 Act
  53. Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 Act
  54. The Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2025 SI
  55. The Human Medicines Regulations 2012 SI 2 definitions
  56. Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 Act 3 definitions
  57. Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 Act 2 definitions
  58. Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 Act 3 definitions
  59. The Marine Licensing (Delegation of Functions) Order 2011 SI
  60. The Marine Licensing (Notices Appeals) Regulations 2011 SI
  61. The Marking of Retail Goods Regulations 2025 SI
  62. The Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 SI
  63. The Motor Cycles Etc. (Replacement of Catalytic Converters) Regulations 2009 SI
  64. The Motor Vehicle Tyres (Labelling) (Enforcement) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI
  65. The Motor Vehicles (Refilling of Air Conditioning Systems by Service Providers) Regulations 2009 SI
  66. The Motor Vehicles (Replacement of Catalytic Converters and Pollution Control Devices) Regulations 2009 SI
  67. The Motorcycles (Type-Approval) Regulations 2018 SI
  68. The National Assembly for Wales (Transfer of Functions) Order 1999 SI
  69. The Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018 SI
  70. The Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001 SI 3 definitions
  71. The Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval and Emission of Gaseous and Particulate Pollutants) Regulations 2018 SI
  72. The Official Feed and Food Controls (England) Regulations 2005 SI 2 definitions
  73. The Official Feed and Food Controls (England) Regulations 2006 SI 2 definitions
  74. The Official Feed and Food Controls (England) Regulations 2009 SI 2 definitions
  75. The Packaging (Essential Requirements) Regulations 2015 SI
  76. The Passenger Car (Fuel Consumption and CO2 Emissions Information) Regulations 2001 SI
  77. The Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018 SI 2 definitions
  78. The Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (England) Regulations 2006 SI
  79. The Poultrymeat (England) Regulations 2011 SI
  80. Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 Act 2 definitions
  81. The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (External Investigations) Order 2013 SI
  82. The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (External Investigations) Order 2014 SI
  83. The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (External Requests and Orders) Order 2005 SI 2 definitions
  84. Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 Act
  85. The Public Charge Point Regulations 2023 SI
  86. The Quality Schemes (Agricultural Products and Foodstuffs) Regulations 2018 SI 2 definitions
  87. The Quick-frozen Foodstuffs (England) Regulations 2007 SI
  88. The Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Regulations 2000 SI
  89. The Redress Schemes for Lettings Agency Work and Property Management Work (Requirement to Belong to a Scheme etc ) (England) Order 2014 SI
  90. Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products (recast) (Text with EEA relevance) EU regulation
  91. Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 relating to fertilisers (Text with EEA relevance) EU regulation
  92. Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC (Text with EEA relevance) EU regulation
  93. Regulation (EU) 2016/426 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on appliances burning gaseous fuels and repealing Directive 2009/142/EC (Text with EEA relevance) EU regulation
  94. Reservoirs Act 1975 Act
  95. The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2005 SI
  96. The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 SI
  97. The Rights of Passengers in Bus and Coach Transport (Exemptions and Enforcement) Regulations 2013 SI
  98. Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Act
  99. The Road Vehicles (Approval) Regulations 2020 SI
  100. The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 SI
  101. The Sea Fish (Marketing Standards) (England and Wales and Northern Ireland) Regulations 2018 SI
  102. The Spirit Drinks Regulations 2008 SI 2 definitions
  103. The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 SI 3 definitions
  104. Tenant Fees Act 2019 Act 2 definitions
  105. The Textile Products (Labelling and Fibre Composition) Regulations 2012 SI
  106. The Timeshare, Holiday Products, Resale and Exchange Contracts Regulations 2010 SI 2 definitions
  107. Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002 Act
  108. Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 Act 3 definitions
  109. The Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 SI 2 definitions
  110. The Trade in Animals and Related Products Regulations 2011 SI
  111. Traffic Management Act 2004 Act
  112. The Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 SI 2 definitions
  113. The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 SI 2 definitions
  114. The Water Act 2003 (Commencement No. 2, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2004 SI
  115. Water Industry Act 1991 Act
  116. The Wine Regulations 2011 SI
  117. The Working Time Regulations 1998 SI

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