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The Aerosol Dispensers Regulations 2009 in Northern Ireland

S.I. 2009/2824 · Made 21 October 2009 · Extends to United Kingdom

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Consumer Protection

Made 21st October 2009

Laid before Parliament 26th October 2009

Coming into force 29th April 2010

The Secretary of State is a Minister designated M1 for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 M2 in relation to measures relating to consumer protection.

In accordance with section 11(5) of the Consumer Protection Act 1987 M3 the Secretary of State has consulted such organisations as appear to him to be representative of interests substantially affected by the following Regulations, such other persons as he considered appropriate and the Health and Safety Executive.

The Secretary of State makes regulations 3(8)(b) and (c), 6 and 7 in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 and all other provisions in these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 11 of the Consumer Protection Act 1987 M4.

Annotations to the whole text

Marginal citations

M1

S.I. 1993/2661.

M2

1972 c.68. Section 2(2) was amended by section 27(1)(a) of the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c.51).

M3

1987 c.43. Section 11(5) was amended by S.I. 2008/960, article 22, schedule 3.

M4

Section 11(1) was amended by S.I. 2005/1803, regulation 46(1) and (3).

Contents

  1. Part 1: GENERAL
  2. 1Citation and Commencement
  3. Part 2: PROHIBITIONS
  4. Part 3: SUPPLEMENTARY
  5. 7Amendments
  6. 8Transitional provision
  7. 9Review
  8. Signature
  9. Schedule: Revocations and Amendment
  10. 1Aerosol Dispensers (EEC Requirements) Regulations 1977
  11. 2Aerosol Dispensers (EEC Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations 1981
  12. 3Aerosol Dispensers (EEC Requirements) and the Cosmetic Products (Amendment) Regulations 1985
  13. 4Aerosol Dispensers (EEC Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations 1996
  14. 5Legislative and Regulatory Reform (Regulatory Functions) Order 2007
  15. 1Paragraph 1
  16. 1.0Paragraph 1.0
  17. 1.1Pressures
  18. 1.2Test pressure
  19. 1.3Bursting pressure
  20. 1.4Total capacity of the container
  21. 1.5Net capacity
  22. 1.6Volume of liquid phase
  23. 1.7Test conditions
  24. 1.7aSubstance
  25. 1.7bMixture
  26. 1.8Flammable contents
  27. 1.9Flammable aerosols
  28. 1.9.1Flammable spray aerosols
  29. 1.9.2Flammable foam aerosols
  30. 1.10Chemical Heat of Combustion
  31. 2GENERAL PROVISIONS
  32. 2.1Construction and equipment Repealed
  33. 2.1.1Paragraph 2.1.1
  34. 2.1.2Paragraph 2.1.2
  35. 2.1.3Paragraph 2.1.3
  36. 2.2Labelling
  37. 2.3Volume of the liquid phase
  38. 3SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR METAL AEROSOL DISPENSERS Repealed
  39. 3.1Capacity
  40. 3.1.1Test pressure of the container
  41. 3.1.2Paragraph 3.1.2
  42. 4SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR GLASS AEROSOL DISPENSERS Repealed
  43. 4.1Plastic coated or permanently protected containers
  44. 4.1.1Capacity
  45. 4.1.2Coating
  46. 4.1.3Test pressure of the container
  47. 4.1.4Filling
  48. 4.2Unprotected glass containers
  49. 4.2.1Capacity
  50. 4.2.2Test pressure of the container
  51. 4.2.3Filling
  52. 5SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLYING TO PLASTIC AEROSOL DISPENSERS Repealed
  53. 5.1Paragraph 5.1
  54. 5.2Paragraph 5.2
  55. 6TESTS Repealed
  56. 6.1Test requirements to be guaranteed by the person responsible for marketing the aerosol dispenser Repealed
  57. 6.1.1Hydraulic test on empty containers Repealed
  58. 6.1.1.1Paragraph 6.1.1.1
  59. 6.1.1.2Paragraph 6.1.1.2
  60. 6.1.2Bursting test for empty metal containers
  61. 6.1.3Dropping test for protected glass containers
  62. 6.1.4Final inspection of filled aerosol dispensers Repealed
  63. 6.1.4.1Paragraph 6.1.4.1
  64. 6.1.4.2Paragraph 6.1.4.2
  65. 6.1.4.3Paragraph 6.1.4.3
  66. 6.2Examples of inspection tests which may be carried out Repealed
  67. 6.2.1Test on unfilled containers
  68. 6.2.2Tests on filled aerosol dispensers
  69. 6.3Tests on the flammability of aerosols Repealed
  70. 6.3.1Ignition distance test for spray aerosols Repealed
  71. 6.3.1.1Introduction Repealed
  72. 6.3.1.1.1Paragraph 6.3.1.1.1
  73. 6.3.1.1.2Paragraph 6.3.1.1.2
  74. 6.3.1.2Apparatus and material Repealed
  75. 6.3.1.2.1Paragraph 6.3.1.2.1
  76. 6.3.1.3Procedure Repealed
  77. 6.3.1.3.1General requirements Repealed
  78. 6.3.1.3.1.1Paragraph 6.3.1.3.1.1
  79. 6.3.1.3.1.2Paragraph 6.3.1.3.1.2
  80. 6.3.1.3.1.3Paragraph 6.3.1.3.1.3
  81. 6.3.1.3.1.4Paragraph 6.3.1.3.1.4
  82. 6.3.1.3.1.5Paragraph 6.3.1.3.1.5
  83. 6.3.1.3.1.6Paragraph 6.3.1.3.1.6
  84. 6.3.1.3.2Test procedure
  85. 6.3.1.3.2.1Paragraph 6.3.1.3.2.1
  86. 6.3.1.3.2.2Paragraph 6.3.1.3.2.2
  87. 6.3.1.3.2.3Paragraph 6.3.1.3.2.3
  88. 6.3.1.4Method of assessing results Repealed
  89. 6.3.1.4.1Paragraph 6.3.1.4.1
  90. 6.3.2Enclosed space ignition test Repealed
  91. 6.3.2.1Introduction
  92. 6.3.2.2Apparatus and material Repealed
  93. 6.3.2.2.1Paragraph 6.3.2.2.1
  94. 6.3.2.2.2Preparation of test apparatus Repealed
  95. 6.3.2.2.2.1Paragraph 6.3.2.2.2.1
  96. 6.3.2.2.2.2Paragraph 6.3.2.2.2.2
  97. 6.3.2.3Procedure Repealed
  98. 6.3.2.3.1General requirements Repealed
  99. 6.3.2.3.1.1Paragraph 6.3.2.3.1.1
  100. 6.3.2.3.1.2Paragraph 6.3.2.3.1.2
  101. 6.3.2.3.1.3Paragraph 6.3.2.3.1.3
  102. 6.3.2.3.2Test procedure
  103. 6.3.2.4Method of assessing results Repealed
  104. 6.3.2.4.1Paragraph 6.3.2.4.1
  105. 6.3.2.4.2Paragraph 6.3.2.4.2
  106. 6.3.2.4.3Paragraph 6.3.2.4.3
  107. 6.3.3Aerosol foam flammability test Repealed
  108. 6.3.3.1Introduction Repealed
  109. 6.3.3.1.1Paragraph 6.3.3.1.1
  110. 6.3.3.2Apparatus and material Repealed
  111. 6.3.3.2.1Paragraph 6.3.3.2.1
  112. 6.3.3.2.2Paragraph 6.3.3.2.2
  113. 6.3.3.2.3Paragraph 6.3.3.2.3
  114. 6.3.3.3Procedure Repealed
  115. 6.3.3.3.1General requirements Repealed
  116. 6.3.3.3.1.1Paragraph 6.3.3.3.1.1
  117. 6.3.3.3.1.2Paragraph 6.3.3.3.1.2
  118. 6.3.3.3.1.3Paragraph 6.3.3.3.1.3
  119. 6.3.3.3.2Test procedure
  120. 6.3.3.4Method of assessing results Repealed
  121. 6.3.3.4.1Paragraph 6.3.3.4.1
  122. Explanatory note