# The Cosmetic Products (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 1997, Introduction: Introductory text


CONSUMER PROTECTION
Made 6th December 1997
Laid before Parliament 9th December 1997
Coming into force (except as provided in regulation 1(2)) 31st December 1997
Whereas the Secretary of State is a Minister designated for the purpose of section 2 of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to measures for safety and consumer protection as regards cosmetic products and any provisions concerning the composition, labelling, marketing, classification or description of cosmetic products:
Now, therefore, the Secretary of State in exercise of the powers conferred on her by section 2 of that Act hereby makes the following Regulations:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2914/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/cosmetic-products-safety-amendment-regulations-1997/introduction
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