# The Detergents Regulations 2005, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

PUBLIC HEALTH
Made 4th September 2005
Laid before Parliament 7th September 2005
Coming into force 8th October 2005
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972.
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has been designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to measures for safety and consumer protection as respects, among other products, detergents and any provisions concerning the composition, labelling, marketing, classification or description of, among other products, detergents.
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs makes the following Regulations:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2469/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/detergents-regulations-2005/introduction
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