Explanatory note

These Regulations amend the Dangerous Substances and Preparations (Safety) (Consolidation) Regulations 1994 (“the principal Regulations") as amended by the Dangerous Substances and Preparations (Safety) (Consolidation) (Amendment) Regulations 1996 and the Dangerous Substances and Preparations (Safety) (Consolidation) (Amendment) Regulations 1999. They partially implement Article 1(2) of Commission Directive 97/56/EC (O.J. No. L333, 4.12.1997, p.1), which amended for the sixteenth time Council Directive 76/769/EEC. These Regulations combined with the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 3194) fully implement Article 1(2) of Directive 97/56/EC.

These Regulations amend the principal Regulations by adding to and consolidating the list of carcinogenic and mutagenic substances, and certain substances toxic for reproduction, the supply of which in specified concentrations to the general public and to any person for sale to the general public is prohibited.

A Regulatory Impact Assessment is available, copies of which have been placed in the libraries of both Houses of Parliament. Copies are also available from the Consumer Affairs Directorate of the Department of Trade and Industry, Room 433, 1 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0ET.