The Dangerous Substances and Preparations (Safety) (Consolidation) and Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) (Amendment) Regulations 2000

This Statutory Instrument supersedes S.I. 1999/3194 published on 29th February 2000 and is being issued free of charge to all known recipients of that Statutory Instrument.

CONSUMER PROTECTION

Made 20th October 2000

Laid before Parliament 25th October 2000

Coming into force 27th November 2000

Whereas the Secretary of State has, in accordance with section 11(5) of the Consumer Protection Act 1987M1, consulted such organisations as appear to him to be representative of interests substantially affected by these Regulations, such other persons as he considers appropriate and the Health and Safety Commission:

And whereas the Secretary of State is a Minister designatedM2 for the purpose of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972M3 in relation to the regulation and control of classification packaging and labelling of dangerous substances and preparations, and for measures related to consumer protection;

Now therefore, the Secretary of State in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 11 of the said Act of 1987 and by section 2(2) of the said Act of 1972 hereby makes the following Regulations:—