Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/2677) by adding–
a definition of “mutagen” to regulation 2(1) and amending references in regulations 7 and 13 to “carcinogen” to also include “mutagen” thereby implementing paragraphs 2 to 4 of article 1 of Council Directive 1999/38/EC (OJ No. L 138, 1.6.1999, p.66) amending for the second time Council Directive 90/394/EEC (OJ No. L 196, 26.7.90, p.1) on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens at work; and
17 polychlorodibenzodioxins and polychlorodibenzofurans to the list of substances in Schedule 1 to which the definition of “carcinogen” relates.
A copy of the regulatory impact assessment prepared in respect of these Regulations can be obtained from the Health and Safety Executive, Economic Advisers Unit, Rose Court, 2 Southwark Bridge, London, SE1 9HS. A copy of the Transposition Note in relation to implementation of Council Directive 1999/38/EC can be obtained from the Health and Safety Executive, International Branch at the same address. Copies of both these documents have been placed in the library of each House of Parliament.