This statutory instrument details modifications to existing regulations concerning potteries, enacted under the authority of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. It specifies the enabling powers, issue, making, laying, and commencement dates for these modifications, alongside their territorial extent and classification.

As a statutory instrument, this document is primarily functional, providing legal and regulatory information rather than engaging in critical discourse. Its authority derives from its legislative origin and its direct impact on the industries and safety standards it governs. The text is intended for legal professionals, regulatory bodies, and those directly involved in the pottery industry to ensure compliance with the stipulated modifications.