The Marketing and Use of Dangerous Substances Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Regulations.)

These Regulations implement, in part, Commission Directive 99/51/EC (O.J. No. L142, 5.6.99, p. 22) which adapts to technical progress for the fifth time Annex 1 to Council Directive 76/769/EEC (O.J. No. L262, 27.9.76, p. 201), on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administration provisions of the Member States relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations.

Regulation 3 sets out certain exceptions to the Regulations.

Regulation 4 prohibits the placing on the market of any substance containing PCP. There is a derogation for the placing on the market of PCP under certain conditions for specific purposes, until 31st December 2008.

Regulation 5 prohibits the use of PCP. There is a derogation for the use of PCP for certain purposes, with conditions, until 31st December 2008.

Regulation 6 prohibits the use of wood treated with PCP inside buildings or for the manufacture of certain containers, packaging and other materials.

Regulation 7 makes it a criminal offence to contravene regulations 4, 5 or 6, and specifies the penalties for such offences.

Copies of the Directives may be obtained from The Stationery Office Bookshop, 16 Arthur Street, Belfast BT1 4GD.

Information on pentachlorophenol can be obtained from the CAS Registry Handbook may be inspected on-line at the Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BA.