A guide to the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance intended to help suppliers of these products understand how the new regulations affect them. The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (as amended in 1989 and 1993); SI 1988/No. 1324, SI 1989/No. 2358, SI 1993/No. 207.
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| 01/1737 | 28-02-2001 |
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Aerosol dispensers - advisory note. Commission guidance to producers of single substance aerosols on the application of labelling requirements under the ADD and the CLP Regulation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance to producers of single substance aerosols on the application of labelling requirements under the Aerosol Dispensers Directive (ADD) and the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation. Includes the full text of the European Commission guidance.
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| 11/833 | 18-04-2011 |
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Aerosol Dispensers Regulations 2009: consultation on the implementation of European Directive 2008/47/EC, an amendment to the 'Aerosol Dispensers Directive' 75/324/EEC. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation that sought views on the implementation of European directive 2008/47/EC, an amendment to the Aerosol Dispensers Directive 75/324/EEC, and on the draft impact assessment. Includes the text of the draft regulations, the draft impact assessment and the directives. Consultation period ended 7 July 2009. See URN 09/1355 for the Government response.
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| 09/829 | 07-04-2009 |
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Aerosol Dispensers Regulations 2009: Government response to the consultation on the implementation of Directive 2008/47/EC, an amendment to the ‘Aerosol Dispensers Directive’ 75/324/EEC. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Government response to views received from the consultation on implementing European Directives (URN 09/829). Includes summaries of public responses to the consultation.
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| 09/1355 | 06-11-2009 |
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Aerosol Dispensers Regulations 2009: quick start guide. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Summarises the provisions of the Aerosol Dispensers Regulations 2009. See URN 10/592 for further guidance.
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| 10/696 | 18-02-2010 |
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Aerosol dispensers: consultation on a European Commission proposal to adapt the Aerosol Dispensers Directive 75/324/EEC (ADD) to technical progress. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation. Consultation on a European Commission proposal to adapt the Aerosols Dispensers Directive 75/324/EEC (ADD) to technical progress. Consultation period ended 28 August 2006.
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| 06/1445 | 28-07-2006 |
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Aerosol dispensers: guidance to the Aerosol Dispensers Regulations 2009. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Informal guidance relating to the UK regulations on the safety of aerosol dispensers. See also the quick start guide URN 10/696.
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| 10/592 | 18-02-2010 |
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Amendment to the Cosmetic Product (Safety) Regulations 2006: regulatory impact assessment. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
A regulatory impact assessment for the Cosmetic Products (Safety) regulations 2006.
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| 06/1184 | 08-05-2006 |
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Carcinogens, mutagens and substances toxic to reproduction (cmrs): consultation document. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation. Consultation on a European proposal to prohibit certain carcinogens, mutagens and substances toxic to reproduction from being placed on the market for sale to the general public. [The hard copy contains both the consultation and annex, for an electronic version of the annex see URN 05/546A]. Consultation period ended 18 May 2005.
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| 05/546 | 22-02-2005 |
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Consultation on a proposed amendment to schedules 1 and 3 to The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation that set out the Government's intention to simplify the specification for the cover fabric as detailed in schedule 1 of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (FFRs) by way of amendment to that schedule. The new specification aims to reduce the burden to industry currently entailed in meeting the existing specification in the FFRs without reducing the effectiveness of the cover fabric with regard to testing foam fillings for upholstered furniture in accordance with the method set out in part 2 of BS 5852. Includes impact assessment. Consultation period ended 23 December 2009. See URN 10/695 for the Government response.
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| 09/1361 | 13-11-2009 |
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Consultation on implementation of European Commission directive 2004/96/EC concerning an amendment to the restrictions on the marketing and use of nickel for piercing post assemblies. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation on implementation of European Commission directive 2004/96/EC concerning an amendment to the restrictions on the marketing and use of nickel for piercing post assemblies. Consultation period ended 16 June 2005.
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| 05/547 | 24-03-2005 |
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Consultation on non child resistant cigarette lighters and novelty lighters: government response to the consultation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Summary of responses received to the consultation on proposals to implement European Commission decision on child-resistant lighters and novelty lighters.
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| 06/1881 | 11-09-2006 |
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Consultation on proposals to implement the European Commission decision on safety warnings for toys containing magnets: Government response to consultation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Summary of replies and the Government response to consultation URN 08/779. From 21 July 2008 toys containing small magnets will have to display a warning so consumers can make the choice as to whether to purchase. Children have ended up in hospital as a result of swallowing small magnets.
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| 08/979 | 13-06-2008 |
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Consultation on proposals to implement two EC directives on the safety of cosmetic products. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation. Consultation seeking views on implementation of two Directives which will make a number of amendments to the Cosmetic Products (Safety) (Amendment) (No 2) Regulations 2005. Consultation period ended 25 November 2005.
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| 05/1550 | 07-09-2005 |
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Consultation on the Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2009. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation. Consultation on draft regulations covering the safety of pyrotechnic articles. These regulations transpose EC Directive 2007/23/EC on the placing on the market of pyrotechnic articles. Includes draft Statutory Instrument and impact assessment. Consultation period ended 27 October 2009.
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| 09/1152 | 04-08-2009 |
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Cosmetic Products (Safety) (Amendment) (No 2) Regulations 2008: consultation on proposals to implement an EC directive amending the Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 2008. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation. The proposed regulations will implement an EC technical Directive. The Directive restricts the levels of certain allergenic substances used in fragrance compounds for cosmetic products, and requires the labelling of certain other similar substances and applies to the substances whether or not used in a product as fragrance ingredient. Consultation period ended 20 September 2008.
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| 08/1180 | 12-08-2008 |
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Cosmetic Products (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2008: consultation on proposals to implement an EC Directive amending the Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 2008. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation on new regulation concerning the trace element of Glyoxal allowed in finished cosmetic products. Includes impact assessment and draft Statutory Instrument. Previous consultation was 08/689. Consultation period ended 11 August 2008.
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| 08/1067 | 01-07-2008 |
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Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations (Amendment) (No 2) 2007: consultation on proposals to implement two EC directives on the safety of cosmetic products. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation. One amendment adds ten substances to the list of banned ingredients as part of the hair dyes strategy. The other amendment stops the use of certain substances for purposes other than preservatives. Consultation period ended 3 August 2007. See also impact assessment URN 08/647.
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| 07/985 | 17-05-2007 |
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Cosmetic safety: a guide to the Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 2008. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance for industry on complying with the safety requirements in the Cosmetic Product (Safety) Regulations 2008 for supplying cosmetic products to the general public in the UK.
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| 10/761 | 02-03-2010 |
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Dimethylfumarate Direction 2012: DMF guidance. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Informs local authorities of their role in removing all products that contain dimethylfumarate (DMF) from the market. Includes the text of the Commission decision. DMF is a biocide, used in leather goods to prevent mould forming during shipping, which had an adverse effect on consumers.
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| 12/664 | 19-03-2012 |
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Final impact assessment: implementation of Directive 2007/23/EC/ placing on the market of pyrotechnic articles. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Final impact assessment on the Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations. See also the consultation URN 09/1152 and Government response URN 10/1010.
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| 10/1009 | 15-06-2010 |
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Guidance on the interaction between the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 and national safety regulations. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
A guidance note to local authority trading standards and other interested parties to provide a very brief explanation about the relationship between UK national standards and the general product safety regulations.
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| 09/1271 | 18-09-2009 |
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Guide to the Consumer Protection Act 1987: product liability and safety provisions. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Explains in general terms how the product liability and consumer safety provisions of the Consumer Protection Act 1987 work.
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| 01/1438 | 01-12-2001 |
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Implementation of the directive on the placing on the market of pyrotechnic articles: response to consultation on draft regulations. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Government response to consultation on the Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2010 URN 09/1152. See also the final impact assessment URN 10/1009.
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| 10/1010 | 15-06-2010 |
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Lighters Direction 2012: direction of the Secretary of State under regulation 35(2) of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
A renewed direction given by the Secretary of State to local authorities on how they should enforce the European Commission Decision on child resistant lighters and novelty lighters. Includes the text of the relevant Commission Decisions.
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| 12/765 | 18-05-2012 |
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New requirements for the fire safety of children's nightwear: Nightwear advisory note. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance to help stakeholders to understand and comply with the requirements for both existing UK regulations and new European standard on nightwear flammability.
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| 08/1312 | 02-10-2008 |
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Nightwear and fire: a guide to nightwear (safety) regulations. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Describes the main features of the Nightwear (Safety) Regulations 1985.
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| 97/548 | 03-02-1997 |
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Phthalates in toys and childcare articles. Toluene. Carcinogens, mutagens and substance toxic to reproduction (cmrs). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation. Consultation on the implementation in the United Kingdom of European Directives 2005/84/EC, 2005/59/EC and 2005/90/EC concerning the prohibition of phthalates, toluene and certain cmrs from being placed on the market for sale to the general public. Consultation period ended 3 July 2006.
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| 06/949 | 10-04-2006 |
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Product safety in Europe: a guide to corrective actions including recalls. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Joint DTI and Commission guidance giving producers and distributors of consumer products on sale in the European Union general advice on what should be done if there is evidence that a product may be unsafe.
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| 04/2014 | 01-06-2004 |
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Regulatory impact assessment: amendment to the Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 2005. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
An assessment of the likely costs and / or burden on businesses arising from the proposal to transpose Commission Directive 2005/9/EC into UK Law.
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| 05/1418 | 25-07-2005 |
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Regulatory impact assessment: The dangerous substances and preparations (safety) (consolidation) (amendment) regulations 2004. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Sets out the costs and benefits of complying with the proposed new legislation that is contained in the Directives 2003/34/EC and 2003/36/EC, which will produce harmonised rules for the circulation of substances and mixture classified as cmrs (carcinogens, mutagens and substances toxic to reproduction), and will guarantee a high level of protection for the health and safety of consumers.
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| 04/1133 | 24-05-2004 |
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Requirements for child-resistant lighters and novelty lighters. Guidance for manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Provides guidance to businesses involved in the manufacture, importation, distribution and retail of cigarette lighters. Aims to help these businesses understand the requirements for lighters introduced by a European Commission Decision adopted on 11th May 2006 (and renewed on 12th April 2007).
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| 08/564 | 16-01-2008 |
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Requirements for child-resistant lighters and novelty lighters: consultation on proposals to implement the European Commission decision on child-resistant lighters and novelty lighters. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation. Four-week consultation on non-regulatory proposals to implement a Commission Decision that sets requirements for child-resistancy in lighters and prohibits the placing on the market of novelty lighters. Consultation period ended 4 August 2006.
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| 06/1512 | 11-07-2006 |
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Review of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (FFRs): letter from BIS to stakeholders. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Informed stakeholders and invited comments on progress on the review of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (FFRs). Responses were due by 9 June 2011.
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| 11/856 | 07-04-2011 |
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The ceramic articles in contact with food (England) regulations 2006. Consultation on proposals to implement Directive 2005/31/EC on ceramic articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation. The directive and regulations apply to ceramic ware products that are intended to come into contact with foodstuffs, or are already in contact with foodstuffs. This consultation does not seek views on the directive itself but on the proposed implementation of it. Consultation period ended 24 February 2006.
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| 05/1802 | 06-12-2005 |
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The ceramic articles in contact with food (England) regulations 2006: the government response to the consultation on proposals to implement directive 2005/31/EC. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Summarises the responses received to the consultation, and also includes the government's response to the issues raised by the consultation responses.
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| 06/899 | 31-03-2006 |
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The Cosmetic Product (Safety) (Amendment No 3) Regulations 2009: notification of proposals to implement an EC Directive amending the Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 2008. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Notification of technical amendment to the Cosmetic Products Directive, the Cosmetic Product (Safety) (Amendment No 3) Regulations 2009, which relates to restrictions on levels of certain substances used in cosmetics.
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| 09/1293 | 18-09-2009 |
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The Cosmetic Products (Safety) (Amendment No 2) Regulations 2009: notification of proposals to implement an EC Directive amending the Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 2008. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Notification of a technical amendment to the Directive, the Cosmetic Products (Safety) (Amendment No 2) Regulations 2009, which relates to restrictions on levels of certain substances used in cosmetics. Includes the text of proposed regulations which will implement two EC technical Directives on the safety of cosmetics which amend Council Directive 76/768/EEC, the base Directive, on the safety of cosmetic products.
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| 09/1016 | 04-06-2009 |
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The Cosmetic Products (Safety) (Amendment No4) Regulations 2009: notification of proposals to implement an EC Directive amending the Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 2008. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Notification to industry to raise awareness of a new technical Directive amending the Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 2008. Includes the Cosmetic Products (Safety) (Amendment No.4) Regulations 2009 and the Commission Directive 2009/159/EU on cosmetic products.
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| 10/762 | 02-03-2010 |
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The Cosmetic Products (Safety) (Amendment) (No 2) Regulations 2006. Consultation on proposals to implement an EC Directive on the safety of cosmetic products: consultation document. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation on proposals to implement as EC directive on the safety of cosmetic products. Consultation period ended 07 August 2006.
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| 06/1708 | 31-07-2006 |
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The Cosmetic Products (Safety) (Amendment) (No 2) Regulations 2007: impact assessment. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
An assessment of the impact on the cosmetic industry of implementing Directive 2007/1/EC which adds ten substances to the list of ingredients banned for use in cosmetic products, and Directive 2007/17/EC which changes the restrictions on the use and concentrations of certain substances for purposes other than preservatives and allows the conditions for use of certain substances for purposes other than as preservatives. See also consultation URN 07/985.
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| 08/647 | 25-02-2008 |
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The Cosmetic Products (Safety) (Amendment) (No 3) Regulations 2007: consultation on proposals to implement an EC Directive amending the Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 2004. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation on amending the Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 2004 relating to certain substances used in hair dyes. Consultation period ended 30 November 2007. See also impact assessment URN 08/646.
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| 07/1622 | 15-11-2007 |
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The Cosmetic Products (Safety) (Amendment) (No 3) Regulations 2007: impact assessment. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Assessment of the impact on the cosmetic industry of allowing the continued use of substances widely used in hair dyes while they are being examined as to whether they are safe and not inappropriately restrict their use. See also consultation URN 07/1622.
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| 08/646 | 25-02-2008 |
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The cosmetic products (safety) (amendment) regulations 2006: consultation on proposal to implement an EC directive on the safety of cosmetic products. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation. A consultation on the draft cosmetic products (safety) (amendment) regulations 2006 to implement directive 2005/80/EC. Consultation closed 14 April 2006.
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| 06/696 | 24-01-2006 |
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The Cosmetic Products (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2007: consultation on proposals to implement an EC directive on the safety of cosmetic products. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation. Consultation on proposals to implement an EC directive on the safety of cosmetic products. Consultation period ended 13 April 2007. See also impact assessment URN 07/1696.
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| 07/604 | 19-01-2007 |
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The Cosmetic Products (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2007: regulatory impact assessment. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Assessment of the impact of implementing Directive 2006/78/EC which harmonises the restriction on the use of animal by-products in cosmetics with the restrictions under the Animal By-Products Regulation 2002. See also consultation URN 07/604.
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| 07/1696 | 25-02-2008 |
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The Cosmetic Products (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2009: notification of proposals to implement an EC Directive amending the Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 2008. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Proposed Cosmetic Products (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 which will implement an EC technical Directive on the safety of cosmetics which amends Council Directive 76/768/EEC, the base Directive, on the safety of cosmetic products. The Regulations relate to substances used in hair dyes, and will come into force from 14 October 2009. Includes draft Statutory Instrument and the Directive 2008/88/EC.
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| 09/768 | 06-03-2009 |
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The Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 2008: consultation on the consolidation of the existing Regulations and implementation of 3 technical directives amending Directive 76/768/EEC on the Safety of Cosmetic Products. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation on the proposed Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 2008 which will implement three EC technical Directives on the safety of cosmetics. The opportunity has also been taken to simplify the wording of the Regulations and bring the extensive annexes listing substances restricted or banned for use in cosmetics into line with those of the Directive. Consultation period ended 2 May 2008. See also consultation 08/1067.
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| 08/689 | 07-03-2008 |
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The General Product Safety Regulations 2005: guidance for businesses, consumers and enforcement authorities. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance to accompany the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 (SI 2005 No 1803) to help users of the regulations understand their main features and the circumstances in which they apply.
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| 05/1347 | 31-07-2005 |
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The General Product Safety Regulations 2005: notification guidance for local authorities. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Summary guidelines have been produced by the Department to help enforcement officers determine when they need to inform the Department about unsafe consumer products in line with the various notification requirements set out in Directive 2001/95/EC on General Product Safety, and implemented by the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
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| 07/595X | 29-04-2009 |
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The General Product Safety Regulations 2005: notification guidance for producers and distributors. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guide for producers and distributors on how to notify unsafe products under the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
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| 05/1457 | 01-09-2005 |
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The general product safety regulations: consultation on proposals to implement Directive 2001/95/EC on general product safety (GPSD). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation. Consultation on draft legislation to transpose the revised General Product Directive into UK law. This link is to the consultation document, annexes and response forms can be found at http://www.dti.gov.uk/ccp/consultations.htm Consultation period ended 31 March 2005.
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| 04/1682 | 21-12-2004 |
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The general product safety regulations: government response to the consultation on proposals to implement Directive 2001/95/EC on general product safety (GPSD). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
GPSD response to consultation (URN 04/1682) on proposals to implement Directive 2001/95/EC.
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| 05/1293 | 30-06-2005 |
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The Toys (Safety) Regulations 1995: notified bodies. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
List of companies that can provide safety assessments for toys.
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| 09/P54a | 09-04-2009 |
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The Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011: guidelines on the appointment of UK notified bodies. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Advice to UK bodies wishing to become able to test toys against the new Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011, which came into force in the UK on 19 August 2011.
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| 11/1263 | 26-08-2011 |
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Warning requirement for toys containing magnets: consultation on proposals to implement the European Commission decision on safety warnings for toys containing magnets. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation on implementing a European Commission decision under Article 13 of the General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC). This will require all toys containing magnets of an ingestible shape and size, and which are accessible to children, to carry a warning about the risk magnets pose to health and safety when swallowed or inhaled. Consultation period ended 16 May 2008. See Government response URN 08/979.
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| 08/779 | 02-04-2008 |
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