# The REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008, Introduction: Introductory text

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

Consumer Protection
Environmental Protection
Health And Safety
Made 1st November 2008
Laid before Parliament 10th November 2008
Coming into force 1st December 2008
The Secretary of State, being a Minister designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to measures relating to persistent organic pollutants, dangerous substances, preparations and chemicals, makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by that section:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2852/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/reach-enforcement-regulations-2008/introduction
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