Creosote (Prohibition on Use and Marketing) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 721 of 2003).

The Regulations prohibit the use of creosote and creosote-related substances as set out in the Schedule in the treatment of wood except for industrial of professional use (reg. 4). Wood so treated may not be supplied, however dangerous substances or preparations may be supplied if the requirements of regulation 5 are complied with. Wood treated with the dangerous substances or preparations in accordance with these Regulations may not be used in the situations specified in regulation 6, including inside any buildings, in toys and in playgrounds. Wood so treated before the Regulations come into force may be supplied for second-hand use (reg. 7), and their use is similarly restricted.