1996 No. 1446

CONSUMER PROTECTION

The Cosmetic Products (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 1996

Made

Laid before Parliament

Coming into force

except as provided in regulation 1(2))

Whereas the Secretary of State is a Minister designated1 for the purpose of section 2 of the European Communities Act 19722 in relation to measures for safety and consumer protection as regards cosmetic products and any provisions concerning the composition, labelling, marketing, classification or description of cosmetic products and in relation to indication of origin on imported goods:

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