These Regulations amend the Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 2004 (“the Principal Regulations”) to give effect to Commission Directives 2005/42/EC (O.J. No. L158, 21.6.2005, p.17) and 2005/52/EC (O.J. No. L234, 10.9.2005, p. 9) which amend Council 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 (“the Directive”). The Directive has been implemented by the Principal Regulations.