# The REACH (Appointment of Competent Authorities) Regulations 2007, Introduction: Introductory text


Environmental protection
Made 15th June 2007
Laid before Parliament 21st June 2007
Coming into force 16th July 2007
The Secretary of State is designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to persistent organic pollutants, dangerous substances, preparations and chemicals.
The Secretary of State makes the following Regulations under powers conferred by that section.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/1742/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/reach-appointment-of-competent-authorities-regulations-2007/introduction
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