These Regulations amend the Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 2004 (“the Principal Regulations”) to give effect to Commission Directive 2005/9/EC (O.J. L27, 29.1.2005, p. 46). The Principal Regulations implement Directive 76/768/EEC (O.J. L262, 27.9.1976, p.169) on the approximation of the laws of the Member States on cosmetic products as amended.