The Aerosol Dispensers Regulations 2009

PART 1 U.K. GENERAL

Citation and Commencement U.K.

1.  These Regulations may be cited as the Aerosol Dispensers Regulations 2009 and shall come into force on 29th April 2010.

Interpretation E+W+S

2.—(1) In these Regulations—

“aerosol dispenser” means any non-reusable container made of metal, glass or plastic and containing a gas compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure, with or without a liquid, paste or powder, and fitted with a release device allowing the contents to be ejected as solid or liquid particles in suspension in a gas, as a foam, paste or powder or in a liquid state;

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[F2 “Directive” means Council Directive 75/324/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to aerosol dispensers;]

[F3 “relevant aerosol dispenser” means an aerosol dispenser which does not have a maximum capacity of—

(a)

less than 50ml; or

(b)

greater than that specified—

(i)

in point 3.1 of Schedule 1A, in relation to metal aerosol dispensers (1000ml);

(ii)

in point 4.1.1 of Schedule 1A, in relation to aerosol dispensers with plastic coated or permanently protected glass containers or plastic aerosol dispensers which cannot splinter on bursting (220ml); or

(iii)

in point 4.2.1 of Schedule 1A, in relation to aerosol dispensers with unprotected glass containers or plastic aerosol dispensers which may splinter on bursting (150ml)];

[F4 “UK marking” means the marking in the form set out in Annex 2 of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 339/93.]

[F5 (1A) Schedule 1A reproduces the provisions of the Annex to the Directive with amendments to correct deficiencies in retained EU law.

(1B) A reference to a provision of Schedule 1A is a reference to the equivalent provision of the Annex to the Directive as set out in that Schedule.]

(2) The reference in regulation 3(7)(c)(ii) and (iii) to the test method specified in point 6.1.4.1(b) and (c) of [F6 Schedule 1A] is a reference to [F7 a test method specified in point 6.1.4.1(b) or (c) which is]—

(a) a test method approved under point 6.1.4.3(a) of [F8 the Annex to the Directive], when these Regulations are made unless paragraph (3) applies and where in relation to that test method the other conditions in point 6.1.4.3 [F9 of that Annex] are satisfied; or

(b) such other test method which has been approved in writing by the Secretary of State for the purposes of these Regulations and where in relation to that test method the conditions in point 6.1.4.3 [F10 of Schedule 1A] are satisfied.

(3) This paragraph applies where the Secretary of State has specified in writing that a test method which is approved under point 6.1.4.3(a) of the Annex to the Directive when these Regulations are made, is not approved for the purposes of these Regulations.

Extent Information

E1 This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in reg. 2(1) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 13 para. 2(2)(a) (with reg. 2 as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F2 Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (12.2.2018) by The Aerosol Dispensers (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/29), regs. 1(2), 3

F3 Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 13 para. 2(2)(b) (with reg. 2 as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F4 Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 13 para. 2(2)(c) (with reg. 2 as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F5 Reg. 2(1A)(1B) inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 13 para. 2(3) (with reg. 2 as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F6 Words in reg. 2(2) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 13 para. 2(4)(a) (with reg. 2 as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F7 Words in reg. 2(2) inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 13 para. 2(4)(b) (with reg. 2 as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F8 Words in reg. 2(2)(a) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 13 para. 2(4)(c)(i) (with reg. 2 as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F9 Words in reg. 2(2)(a) inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 13 para. 2(4)(c)(ii) (with reg. 2 as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F10 Words in reg. 2(2)(b) inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 13 para. 2(4)(d) (with reg. 2 as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Interpretation N.I.

2.—(1) In these Regulations—

“aerosol dispenser” means any non-reusable container made of metal, glass or plastic and containing a gas compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure, with or without a liquid, paste or powder, and fitted with a release device allowing the contents to be ejected as solid or liquid particles in suspension in a gas, as a foam, paste or powder or in a liquid state;

“compliance mark” means the symbol “3” (reversed epsilon);

[F22 “Directive” means Council Directive 75/324/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to aerosol dispensers;]

“relevant aerosol dispenser” means an aerosol dispenser which does not fall within the exception in Article 1 of the Directive.

[F23 “UK(NI) indication” means the marking in the form set out in Schedule 1 to the Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (UK(NI) Indication) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020.]

(2) The reference in regulation 3(7)(c)(ii) and (iii) to the test method specified in point 6.1.4.1(b) and (c) of the Annex to the Directive is a reference to—

(a) a test method approved under point 6.1.4.3(a) of that Annex, when these Regulations are made unless paragraph (3) applies and where in relation to that test method the other conditions in point 6.1.4.3 are satisfied; or

(b) such other test method which has been approved in writing by the Secretary of State for the purposes of these Regulations and where in relation to that test method the conditions in point 6.1.4.3 are satisfied.

(3) This paragraph applies where the Secretary of State has specified in writing that a test method which is approved under point 6.1.4.3(a) of the Annex to the Directive when these Regulations are made, is not approved for the purposes of these Regulations.

Extent Information

E3 This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only

Textual Amendments

F22 Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (12.2.2018) by The Aerosol Dispensers (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/29), regs. 1(2), 3

F23 Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (N.I.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (UK(NI) Indication) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1460), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 4(2)

Requirements for the marking of aerosol dispensers E+W+S

3.—(1) Paragraphs (2) to (8) set out the requirements which must be complied with under regulation 5 in order to mark an aerosol dispenser [F11 or where paragraph (1A) applies, on a label affixed to, or a document accompanying, the aerosol dispenser] with [F12 the UK marking].

[F13 (1A) For a period of [F14 seven years] beginning with IP completion day, the UK marking may be affixed to—

(a) a label affixed to the aerosol dispenser; or

(b) a document accompanying the aerosol dispenser.]

(2) The aerosol dispenser is a relevant aerosol dispenser.

(3) The person responsible for the marketing of the aerosol dispenser has complied with the obligations set out after the heading to point 2 (general provisions) and immediately before point 2.1 of [F15 Schedule 1A].

(4) The aerosol dispenser complies with the general provisions relating to construction set out in point 2.1 of [F15 Schedule 1A].

(5) The aerosol dispenser complies with the provision relating to the volume of the liquid phase set out in [F16 point 2.3] of [F15 Schedule 1A].

(6) The aerosol dispenser complies with the special provisions set out in points 3, 4 and 5 of [F15 Schedule 1A] in the case of metal, glass and plastic dispensers respectively.

(7) The aerosol dispenser—

(a) meets the test specified in point 6.1.1 of [F15 Schedule 1A] in the case of empty containers;

(b) meets the tests specified in point 6.1.2 and 6.1.3 [F17 of Schedule 1A] in the case of empty metal and protected glass dispensers respectively; and

(c) satisfies one of the following subparagraphs—

(i) it meets the test method specified in point 6.1.4.1(a) [F18 of Schedule 1A] and the dispenser is not of a type referred to in point 6.1.4.2 [F19 of that Schedule];

(ii) it meets the test method specified in point 6.1.4.1(b) [F18 of Schedule 1A] and the dispenser is not of a type referred to in point 6.1.4.2 [F19 of that Schedule];

(iii) it meets the test method specified in point 6.1.4.1(c) [F18 of Schedule 1A].

(8) Unless paragraph (9) applies, the aerosol dispenser is marked in characters which are visible, legible, indelible and (unless it is unlikely that the dispenser will be used in the United Kingdom) in the English language, with—

[F20 (a) the following information—

(i) the name and address or trade mark of the person responsible for marketing the aerosol dispenser;

(ii) code markings enabling the filling batch to be identified;

(iii) the details referred to in point 2.2 of Schedule 1A; and

(iv) where an aerosol dispenser—

(aa) contains flammable components as defined in point 1.8 of Schedule 1A; and

(bb) is not classified as extremely flammable or flammable in accordance with the classifications set out in point 1.9 of Schedule 1A;

the quantity of flammable material contained in the aerosol dispenser must be clearly stated on the label in legible and indelible wording in the following form—“X % by mass of the contents are flammable”;]

(b) the net contents by volume expressed in metric units; and

(c) if the person responsible for marketing the dispenser sees fit, the net contents by weight expressed in metric units.

(9) This paragraph applies where—

(a) the capacity of the dispenser does not exceed 150ml;

(b) the dispenser is too small to be marked with the information referred to in paragraph (8); and

(c) that information is marked on a label attached to the dispenser.

Extent Information

E2 This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only

Textual Amendments

F11 Words in reg. 3(1) inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 13 para. 3(a)(i) (with reg. 2) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2 and S.I. 2020/1460, reg. 1(4), Sch. 3 para. 8(2)(a)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F12 Words in reg. 3(1) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 13 para. 3(a)(ii) (with reg. 2) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2 and S.I. 2020/1460, reg. 1(4), Sch. 3 para. 8(2)(a)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F13 Reg. 3(1A) inserted (E.W.S.) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 13 para. 3(aa) (with reg. 2) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2 and S.I. 2020/1460, reg. 1(4), Sch. 3 para. 8(2)(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F14 Words in reg. 3(1A) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2022) by The Product Safety and Metrology (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1393), regs. 1(1), 3, Sch. 2 para. (d)

F15 Words in reg. 3 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 13 para. 3(b) (with reg. 2) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F16 Words in reg. 3(5) substituted (19.6.2014) by The Aerosol Dispensers (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1130), regs. 1, 3(2) (with reg. 4)

F17 Words in reg. 3(7)(b) inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 13 para. 3(c) (with reg. 2) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F18 Words in reg. 3(7)(c) inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 13 para. 3(d)(i) (with reg. 2) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F19 Words in reg. 3(7)(c) inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 13 para. 3(d)(ii) (with reg. 2) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F20 Reg. 3(8)(a) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 13 para. 3(e) (with reg. 2) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Requirements for the marking of aerosol dispensers N.I.

3.—(1) Paragraphs (2) to (8) set out the requirements which must be complied with under regulation 5 in order to mark an aerosol dispenser with a compliance mark.

(2) The aerosol dispenser is a relevant aerosol dispenser.

(3) The person responsible for the marketing of the aerosol dispenser has complied with the obligations set out after the heading to point 2 (general provisions) and immediately before point 2.1 of the Annex to the Directive.

(4) The aerosol dispenser complies with the general provisions relating to construction set out in point 2.1 of the Annex to the Directive.

(5) The aerosol dispenser complies with the provision relating to the volume of the liquid phase set out in [F24 point 2.3] of the Annex to the Directive.

(6) The aerosol dispenser complies with the special provisions set out in points 3, 4 and 5 of the Annex to the Directive in the case of metal, glass and plastic dispensers respectively.

(7) The aerosol dispenser—

(a) meets the test specified in point 6.1.1 of the Annex to the Directive in the case of empty containers;

(b) meets the tests specified in point 6.1.2 and 6.1.3 in the case of empty metal and protected glass dispensers respectively; and

(c) satisfies one of the following subparagraphs—

(i) it meets the test method specified in point 6.1.4.1(a) and the dispenser is not of a type referred to in point 6.1.4.2;

(ii) it meets the test method specified in point 6.1.4.1(b) and the dispenser is not of a type referred to in point 6.1.4.2;

(iii) it meets the test method specified in point 6.1.4.1(c).

[F25 (7A) Where paragraph (7)(c) is satisfied by a test method specified in point 6.1.4.1(b) or 6.1.4.1(c) which has been approved in writing by the Secretary of State for the purposes of these Regulations, the person responsible for the marketing of the aerosol dispenser has marked the aerosol dispenser with a UK(NI) indication.]

(8) Unless paragraph (9) applies, the aerosol dispenser is marked in characters which are visible, legible, indelible and (unless it is unlikely that the dispenser will be used in the United Kingdom) in the English language, with—

(a) the information required by [F26 Article 8.1(a), (c), and (d)] and Article 8.1a of the Directive;

(b) the net contents by volume expressed in metric units; and

(c) if the person responsible for marketing the dispenser sees fit, the net contents by weight expressed in metric units.

(9) This paragraph applies where—

(a) the capacity of the dispenser does not exceed 150ml;

(b) the dispenser is too small to be marked with the information referred to in paragraph (8); and

(c) that information is marked on a label attached to the dispenser.

Extent Information

E4 This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only

Textual Amendments

F24 Words in reg. 3(5) substituted (19.6.2014) by The Aerosol Dispensers (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1130), regs. 1, 3(2) (with reg. 4)

F25 Reg. 3(7A) inserted (N.I.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (UK(NI) Indication) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1460), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 4(3)

F26 Words in reg. 3(8)(a) substituted (19.6.2014) by The Aerosol Dispensers (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1130), regs. 1, 3(3) (with reg. 4)

[F21 Power to amend Schedule 1A E+W+S

3A.— (1) The Secretary of State may by regulations amend Schedule 1A where the Secretary of State considers it necessary to do so in order to take technical progress into account.

(2) The power to make regulations made under paragraph (1) includes power—

(a) to make different provisions for different cases; and

(b) to make such supplemental, consequential and transitional provisions as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

(3) Regulations made under this regulation are to be made by statutory instrument subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.]

Textual Amendments

F21 Reg. 3A inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 13 para. 4 (with reg. 2 as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)