The N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable Substances in Elastomer or Rubber Teats and Dummies (Safety) Regulations 1995
These Regulations implement Commission Directive No. 93/11/EEC concerning the release of N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances from elastomer or rubber teats and soothers (OJ No. L93, 17.4.1993, p.37). This Directive is a specific Directive adopted pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of Council Directive No. 89/109/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs (OJ No. L40, 11.2.1989, p.38) (the Council Directive). The Council Directive provides that such materials and articles must be manufactured in compliance with good manufacturing practices. This general duty is implemented by the provisions of regulation 4 of the Materials and Articles in Contact with Food Regulations 1987 (S.I. 1987/1528) which applies to teats and soothers within the scope of these Regulations.