SI 2024/490. The Pressure Equipment (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2024.  Comes into force 22nd April. These Regulations amend The Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 (SI 2016/1105). The main amendment expands the list of competent third parties for the purposes of approving operating procedures and personnel.

SI 2024/455. The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2024.  Comes into force 22nd April.  These Regulations amend Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products by adding to butylated hydroxytoluene to the list, in Annex 3,  of restricted products in cosmetics.

RI 2024/122. Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reprotoxic Substances) Regulations 2024. Regulation published 29th March. These Regulations revoke the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Carcinogens) Regulations, 2001 (RI 2001/78). These Regulations give effect to Directive (EU) 2022/431 on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at work.