
1 
The day appointed for the purposes of section 16(1) of the Medicines Act 1968 as those provisions have effect in relation to intra-uterine contraceptive devices by virtue of Article 2 of the Medicines (Specified Articles and Substances) Order 1976 shall be 1st October 1978 for intra-uterine contraceptive devices.
2 
In this order “intra-uterine contraceptive device” means any instrument, apparatus or appliance for use by being inserted in the uterus of a human being for the purpose of contraception.
3 
This order may be cited as the Medicines (Intra-Uterine Contraceptive Devices) (Appointed Day) Order 1978.
David Ennals
Secretary of State for Social Services
14th July 1978John Morris
Secretary of State for Wales
17th July 1978Bruce Millan
Secretary of State for Scotland
18th July 1978In witness whereof the official seal of the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is hereunto affixed on 28th July 1978.
John Silkin
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Sealed with the official seal of the Department of Health and Social Services for Northern Ireland this 31st day of July 1978.
N. Dugdale
Permanent Secretary
Sealed with the official seal of the Department of Agriculture for Northern Ireland this 31st day of July 1978.
W. H. Jack
Deputy Secretary
