# The Packaging (Essential Requirements) Regulations 2015, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W+S+NI

Environmental Protection
Made 1st September 2015
Laid before Parliament 4th September 2015
Coming into force 1st October 2015
The Secretary of State is a Minister designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to the management of packaging and packaging waste.
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/1640/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/packaging-essential-requirements-regulations-2015/introduction
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