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The Dangerous Substances and Preparations (Safety) (Consolidation) Regulations 1994
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These Regulations consolidate with amendments the Dangerous Substances and Preparations (Safety) Regulations 1980 as amended by the Dangerous Substances and Preparations (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 1985; the Novelties (Safety) Regulations, 1980 as amended by the Novelties (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 1985, and the Benzene in Toys (Safety) Regulations 1987.
These Regulations implement Council Directive No. 89/677/EEC (OJ No L398, 30.12.1989, p. 19) amending Council Directive No. 76/769/EEC (OJ No. L262 27.9.1976, p. 201) in respect of items 3 and 5 of the annex thereto. Regulation 3 (which implements item 3 of the annex) prohibits the supply of certain ornamental objects, tricks, jokes and games containing certain dangerous substances and preparations. Regulation 6 (which implements item 5 of the annex) prohibits the supply of substances or preparations containing benzene in concentrations equal to or greater than 0.1% by mass.
A Compliance Cost Assessment is available, copies of which have been placed in the libraries of both Houses of Parliament. Copies are also available from the Consumer Affairs Division of the Department of Trade and Industry, Room 315, 10-18 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0NN.
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