Introductory text

CONSUMER PROTECTION

Made 15th July 1998

Laid before Parliament 16th July 1998

Coming into force 28th August 1998

Whereas the Secretary of State is a Minister designated^f1 for the purposes of section 2 of the European Communities Act 1972^f2 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:—