(1) The Footwear (Indication of Composition) Labelling Regulations 1995 are amended as follows.

(2) In regulation 2 (interpretation), in the definition of "responsible person" -

(a) in sub-paragraph (b), after "European Union" insert "or in Northern Ireland";

(b) for sub-paragraph (c) substitute -

"(c) where neither the manufacturer nor his authorised agent is established in the European Union or in Northern Ireland, the person who first places the footwear on the market in the European Union or in Northern Ireland;".

(3) In regulation 5(4) (labelling requirements), after "the European Union" insert "or in Northern Ireland".