§ The Countess of Marasked Her Majesty's Government:
What legislation governs type, quantity and quality, labelling requirements and market surveillance of potentially toxic chemicals with which consumer products are impregnated. [HL669]
§ The Minister of State, Department of Trade and Industry (Lord Simon of Highbury)Some chemicals are prohibited under the Classification, Package and Labelling of Dangerous Substances Directive, while others are not allowed for use in consumer products under the Restrictions on the Marketing and Use of Certain Substances and Preparations Directive.
The safety of chemicals not prohibited under these directives and intended for use in consumer products is regulated by the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 1994, which require 3WA manufacturers to use labels to warn of any hazards, and offer advice on the necessary precautions in handling the product.
Market surveillance for consumer products under the above controls is carried out by local authority trading standards departments.