# The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) (Amendment) Regulations 1996, Introduction: Introductory text


HEALTH AND SAFETY
Made 11th April 1996
Laid before Parliament 18th April 1996
Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1
The Secretary of State, being the designated Minister for the purpose of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to the regulation and control of classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances and preparations, and for measures related to consumer protection, in the exercise of the powers conferred on him by the said section 2(2) and sections 15(1) and (2) of, and paragraphs 1(1)(b) and (4) of Schedule 3 to, the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (“the 1974 Act”) and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, for the purpose of giving effect without modifications to proposals submitted to him by the Health and Safety Commission under section 11(2)(d) of the 1974 Act after the carrying out by the said Commission of consultations in accordance with section 50(3) of that Act, hereby makes the following regulations:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1092/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/chemicals-hazard-information-and-packaging-for-supply-amendment-regulations-1996/introduction
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