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This document has been prepared by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and is a guide to food and feed legislation in Scotland. It is not nor is it intended to be a substitute for legal advice. It is guidance only - it should not be relied upon or used for any other purpose.
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Scottish Food and Feed Law
Contents
Document control .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Understanding links to EU legislation on Eurlex .....................................................................................................................................................................5
Framework Legislation .............................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Food Safety Legislation............................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Food Standards Legislation ...................................................................................................................................................................................................41
The Food Safety Act 1990 amendments...............................................................................................................................................................................69
The Food Labelling Regulations 1996(SI 1996 No. 1499) amendments ............................................................................................................................72
The Framework Agreement ...................................................................................................................................................................................................75
FSS Code of Practice for Scotland ........................................................................................................................................................................................75
Food Legislation led by Other Government Departments ....................................................................................................................................................76
Recently Revoked Legislation .............................................................................................................................................................................................100
List of Legislation Expected To Come Into Force In The Next 12 Months ........................................................................................................................101
Index......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................104
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Document control
Title Issue Date Amendments made
FSAS Food and Feed Law in Scotland Guide 11 10/2014 - Amendments to the OFFC emergency declaration and TARP emergency declarations
- The Wine Regulations 2011 FSS Food and Feed Law in Scotland Guide 12 04/2016 - First issue since FSS constituted.
- Updates to the legislation covering food labelling, food information, fish labelling, meat products, products containing meat and natural mineral water, spring water & bottled drinking water - See food labelling & standards section for
details. - The Pesticides (Maximum Residue Levels) (Scotland)
Regulations 2008 (SSI No. 2008/342) - Updates to the weights and measures legislation – See
legislation handled by other departments section for details. - Updates reflecting Amending OFFC and TARP EU Decisions - The Animal By-Products (Miscellaneous Amendments)
(Scotland) Regulations 2015 came into force on 1 January
2016. - Updates to The Animals and Animal Products (Examination
for Residues and Maximum Residue Limits)(England and Scotland) Regulations 2015
- The Products Containing Meat etc (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016
- The Country of Origin of Certain Meats (Scotland) Regulations 2016
- The Food information (Scotland) Regulations 2014
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FSS Food and Feed Law in Scotland Guide
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08/2016
- The Food Information (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2015
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/410/made/data.pdf - Addition of hyperlink to guidance for Fish Labelling
(Scotland) Regulations 2013 - Updates reflecting Amending OFFC and TARP EU Decisions
- The Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014 No. 1663) update provided
- The Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (SSI 2002 No. 541) update
provided - Updates to the proposed Materials and Articles in Contact
with Food (Scotland) Amendment) Regulations 2017 - The Food Information (Scotland) Amendment Regulations
2016 - The Foods for Specific Groups (Scotland) Regulations
2016/190 FSS Food and Feed Law in Scotland Guide
14 12/2016 - The Food Hygiene (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016 No. 260)
- Addition of The Caseins and Caseinates (Scotland)
Regulations 2016 to the section on legislation expected to come into force in the next 12 months.
- Update to the proposed Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2017 in the section
on legislation expected to come into force in the next 12 months.
- The Products of Animal Origin (Disease Control) (Scotland) Order 2008 now included and outdated legislation removed.
- The Food Information (Scotland) Regulations 2014 make
provision to specify “food information law” as required by
Section 15A and enact section 15B of the Food Safety Act
1990 added.
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Introduction
FSS aimed to provide a guide to local authorities detailing current food and feed law applicable in Scotland. We would like to thank those that took part in the project and took the time to provide feedback to help us develop the guide in a format that was useful. However, please note:
Legislation may change over time and the advice given is based on the information available when this guide was produced. It is not necessarily comprehensive or complete and is subject to revision in the light of further information.
Only the courts can interpret statutory legislation with any authority.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the relevant law. Independent legal advice should be sought where appropriate.
Where external links are provided, FSS has no control over these and cannot accept responsibility for their content. Links to the legislation.gov website are not always kept up to date in real time when changes are made to legislation.
It is intended to revise this document every 3 months from the most recent publication date in the document control.
This guide applies only to Scotland. Similar legislation applies to England, Wales and Northern Ireland (link to the document containing this information can be found at: http://www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/regulation/foodlaw/foodlawguide)
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Understanding links to EU legislation on Eurlex
The links provided to EU legislation will bring you to the bibliographic notice of the relevant legislation. Below is an example of what you will see
when the link opens:
Title and reference
Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 October 2004 on materials and articles intended to
come into contact with food and repealing Directives 80/590/EEC and 89/109/EEC
OJ L 338, 13/11/2004, p. 4–17 (ES, CS, DA, DE, ET, EL, EN, FR, IT, LV, LT, HU, MT, NL, PL, PT, SK, SL, FI, SV)
Special edition in Bulgarian: Chapter 13 Volume 045 P. 247 – 260. Special edition in Romanian: Chapter 13 Volume 045 P. 247 – 260.
Authentic language
Authentic language: Spanish, Czech, Danish, German, Estonian, Greek, English, French, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Hungarian, Maltese, Dutch,
Polish, Portuguese, Slovak, Slovenian, Finnish, Swedish, Icelandic, Norwegian
Dates
Date of document: 27/10/2004
Date of effect: 03/12/2004; Entry into force Date pub. + 20 See Art 28
Date of effect: 27/10/2006; Partial implementation See Art 28
End of validity date: 31/12/9999
Classifications
EUROVOC descriptor:
marketing, health control, foodstuff, packaging product, consumer protection, food safety
Subject matter:
Foodstuffs Internal market - Principles, Approximation of laws
The legislation’s title
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Directory code:
Industrial policy and internal market, Internal market: approximation of laws, Foodstuffs
Miscellaneous information
Author: European Parliament, Council of the European Union
Form: Regulation
Additional information: Extended to the EEA by 22005D0097, COD 2003/0272
Procedure number
2003/0272/COD
Relationship between documents
Treaty: Treaty establishing the European Community (Consolidated version 1992)
Legal basis:
12002E095
12002E251
Amendment to:
31980L0590 Repeal
31989L0109 Repeal
52003PC0689 Adoption
Amended by 32009R0596
Latest consolidated version: 02004R1935-20090807
Subsequent related instruments:
Amendment proposed by 52008PC0071
The frequently asked questions section on Eurlex may be able to help and can be found here: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/content/help/faq/intro.html
This tells you whether the legislation
is a Directive, Regulation or
Decision.
This will link you to a version of the
legislation that incorporates all the
amendments mentioned in the Amended
By section.
Lists & links all amendments
made to original piece of
legislation.
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Framework Legislation
Legislation (SSI/SI/Reg/Dir)
Came into force date (CIF)
Explanatory summary
Amended by/CIF date EU legislation and amendments
EU explanatory summary
Link to guidance
Framework Legislation
The Agriculture Act 1970 (as amended)
29/05/1970 Contains general powers enabling Scottish Ministers
or the Secretary of State for Scotland to make Regulations to
control the manufacture, marketing and use of feeding stuffs,
including provisions to implement or enforce EU law on
animal feed.
In relation to food and feed:
The Feed (Sampling and Analysis and Specified Undesirable Substances) (Scotland)
Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 354) The Animal Feed
(Scotland) Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 373)
Disapplies or amends those provisions which conflict or overlap with those of Commission
Regulation (EC) No 767/2009.
Scottish Government Rural and
Environment Directorate, Saughton House,
Broomhouse Drive, Edinburgh, EH11 3XD.
Telephone: 0300 244 9797
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Legislation (SSI/SI/Reg/Dir)
Came into force date
(CIF)
Explanatory summary
Amended by/CIF date EU legislation and amendments
EU explanatory summary
Link to guidance
Framework Legislation
The Food Safety Act
1990 1990 Chapter 16
29/06/1990 Provides the
framework for all food legislation in Great Britain.
Regulation (EC) No
178/2002
Lays down the
general principles and requirements of food law, establishes the
European Food Safety Authority and lays down public consultation
requirements, to remove duplication with directly applicable
provisions in the EC regulation.
Guide for Food
Businesses Food Safety Act 1990
Guidance for Food Business Operators (FBO) on Food
Safety, Traceability, Product Withdrawal
and Recall (178/2002)
The Food Safety Act 1990 amendments are listed and can be found on page 71.
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Food Safety Legislation
Legislation (SSI/SI/Reg/Dir)
CIF date Explanatory summary
Amended by/CIF date EU legislation and amendments
EU explanatory summary
Link to guidance
Food Safety Legislation
The Animal Feed
(Scotland) Regulations 2010 ( SSI 2010 No. 373)
23/11/2010 Provide for the
enforcement of European Regulations (EC) Nos 1831/2003 and
767/2009, and the implementation of Commission Directives
82/475/EEC, 2002/32/EEC, 2008/38/EEC.
Regulation (EC) No
1831/2003
Regulation (EC) No 767/2009
Commission Directive 82/475/EEC
Establishes
procedure for authorising the placing on the market and use of
feed additives; lays down rules for the supervision and labelling of feed
additives and pre-mixtures. Lays out harmonised
conditions for the placing on the market and the use of feed.
Sets out a list of categories of feed materials which
may be used for labelling compound feed for pets (and, inter
alia, other non-food producing animals).
Controls on
animal feed additives: Your questions answered
European Parliament and
Council Regulation 767/2009 of 13 July 2009 on
the Placing on the Market and the use of Feed
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CIF date Explanatory summary
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EU explanatory summary
Link to guidance
Food Safety Legislation
Directive 2002/32/EC
Commission Directive 2008/38/EC
Lists and sets maximum permitted levels for undesirable
substances in products intended for animal feed.
Establishes a list of intended uses of animal feeding stuffs for particular
nutritional purposes.
The Contaminants in Food (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013 No. 217)
01/10/2013 Provide for the execution and enforcement of Commission
Regulation (EC) No. 1881/2006 setting maximum levels for contaminants in
foodstuffs (e.g. heavy metals PCB, dioxins, PAH, nitrates, mycotoxins).
The Food Safety (Sampling and Qualifications) (Scotland) Regulations
2013
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006
Amended by: Commission Regulation (EC) No
1126/2007
Sets maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.
Sets maximum levels for certain contaminants in
foodstuffs as regards Fusarium toxins in maize and maize
products.
Contaminants Guidance 2009
Sampling Advice: Mycotoxins in
Foodstuffs
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CIF date Explanatory summary
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EU explanatory summary
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Food Safety Legislation
Commission Regulation (EC) No 565/2008
Commission Regulation (EC) No
629/2008 Commission
Regulation (EC) No 124/2009
Commission Regulation (EU) No
105/2010
Sets maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs as
regards the establishment of a maximum level for dioxins and PCBs
in fish liver. Sets maximum levels for certain
contaminants in foodstuffs. Sets maximum
levels for the presence of coccidiostats or histomonostats in
food. Sets maximum levels for certain
contaminants in foodstuffs as regards ochratoxin A.
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CIF date Explanatory summary
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EU explanatory summary
Link to guidance
Food Safety Legislation
Commission Regulation (EU) No 165/2010
Commission Regulation (EU) No
420/2011 Commission
Regulation (EU) No 835/2011
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1258/2011
Commission
Regulation (EU) No 1259/2011 Commission
Regulation (EU) No 1058/2012
Sets maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs as
regards aflatoxins. Sets maximum levels for certain
contaminants in foodstuffs. Sets maximum
levels for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in foodstuffs.
Sets maximum levels for dioxins, dioxin-like PCBs
and non dioxin-like PCBs in foodstuffs. Sets maximum
levels for aflatoxins in dried figs. Sets maximum
levels of the contaminants dioxins, dioxin-like
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Link to guidance
Food Safety Legislation
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1067/2013
Commission
Regulation (EU) No 212/2014 Commission
Regulation (EU) No 488/2014
Sampling methods:
Commission Regulation (EC) No 401/2006
PCBs and non-dioxin-like PCBs in liver of terrestrial animals.
Sets maximum levels of citrinin in food supplements
based on fermented rice. Sets maximum
levels of cadmium in foodstuffs. Sets out methods
of sampling and analysis for the official control of the levels of
mycotoxins in foodstuffs. Sets out methods
of sampling and analysis for the official control of the levels of
nitrates in certain foodstuffs.
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CIF date Explanatory summary
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Food Safety Legislation
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1882/2006 Commission
Regulation (EC) No 1883/2006
Commission Regulation (EC) No 333/2007
Council Directive 76/621/EEC
Sets out methods of sampling and analysis for the official control of
the levels of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs in certain foodstuffs.
Sets out methods of sampling and analysis for the
official control of the levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, inorganic tin, 3-
MCPD and benzo(a)pyrene in foodstuffs.
Makes provision for the fixing of the maximum level of erucic acid in oils
and fats intended for human consumption and in foodstuffs
containing oils or fats.
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CIF date Explanatory summary
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Food Safety Legislation
Commission Directive 80/891/EEC
Sets out methods of analysis for determining erucic acid content of oils
and fats.
The Feed (Hygiene and Enforcement) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (SSI 2005 No.
608)
01/01/2006 Provide for the enforcement in Scotland of the feed-related Articles of
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 on the general principles of food and feed law
and Regulation (EC) No183/2005 laying down the requirements for feed hygiene.
The Feeding Stuffs (Scotland) and the Feed (Hygiene and Enforcement)
(Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (SSI 2006 No. 578)
The Feed (Hygiene and Enforcement) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2008 (SSI
2008 No. 201) The Feed (Hygiene and Enforcement) (Scotland) Amendment
Regulations 2009 (SSI 2009 No. 263) CIF 24/06/09
Enables FSS to authorise officers from other Scottish enforcement bodies,
while they are carrying
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 Regulation (EC) No 183/2005
Defines “food law” to cover the production, processing and
distribution of feed for food-producing animals.
Sets out rules on feed hygiene, conditions and arrangements ensuring
traceability of feed, conditions and arrangements for registration and
approval of establishments. This amendment is
with regards to the approval of establishments placing on the
market for feed
Guidance for farmers on feed hygiene regulation
(183/2005) Guidance to 183/2005 on feed hygiene
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Food Safety Legislation
out other enforcement functions, to carry out certain primary production feed
hygiene enforcement functions on behalf of FSS.
The Official Feed and Food Controls (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (SSI 2009 No.
446) The Feed (Sampling Analysis & Specified
Undesirable Substances) (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No.
354) The Animal Feed (Scotland) Regulations
2010 (SSI 2010 No. 373) The Feed (Hygiene
and Enforcement) and Animal Feed (Scotland) Amendment
use, products derived from vegetable oils and blended fats and
as regards the specific requirements for production,
storage, transport and dioxin testing of oils, fats and products derived
thereof.
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Food Safety Legislation
Regulations 2013 (SSI No. 340)
The Feed (Sampling and Analysis and
Specified Undesirable Substances) (Scotland) Regulations 2010( SSI 2010 No.
354)
15/11/2010 Provide for the application and
administration of European Regulation 152/2009.
The Animal Feed (Scotland) Regulations
2010 (SSI 2010 No. 373) Revocation of Regulations 11, 14, 15 and 25 of, and
Schedule 2.
Commission Regulation (EC) No
152/2009 Commission Directive
2009/141/EC
Lays down the sampling and
analysis procedures that must be followed when animal feed
is analysed for a range of specified analytes or substances.
The Fishery Products (Official Controls
Charges) (Scotland) Regulations 2007 (SSI 2007 No. 537)
01/01/2008 Provide for the execution and
enforcement of Articles 26 and 27 of Regulation (EC) No. 882/2004.
The Trade in Animals and Related Products
(Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012 No. 177) (and consequential
amendment SSI-2012-198 – definition of “third country import”) CIF 01/07/2012
Regulation (EC) No 882/2004: Articles
26 and 27
The Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (SSI 2006 No. 3)
11/01/2006 Provide for the execution and
enforcement of certain Community instruments, referred to as “The
Community Regulations’’ which
The Food Hygiene (Scotland) Amendment
Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 69) Revises the list of community instruments
listed in Schedule 1 to the 2006 Regulations
Regulation (EC) No 852/2004
Lays down the requirements for
food business operators (including those operating at
primary production level).
Food Hygiene: A Guide for
Businesses Guidance on Temperature
Control Legislation in
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Food Safety Legislation
are: EC Com Reg No. 852/2004, No. 853/2004 and No. 854/2004.
Apply the provisions of the EU
implementing and transitional measures and the EU Microbiological
Criteria Regulation (EC Com Reg No.2073/2005, No. 2074/2005, No.
2075/2005 and No. 2076/2005).
and amend the Regulations by substituting revised offences and penalties
and inserting new schedules regarding slaughterhouses.
The Food Hygiene (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012 No. 75)
Updates definitions of certain EU instruments, provides
the use of reference to amend annexes to the EU instruments. These Regulations
extend to all food businesses the availability of Remedial Action Notices for
enforcers as a more proportionate enforcement tool and provides a national
measure laying down a special health and identification mark to
Regulation (EC) No 853/2004
Regulation (EC) No 854/2004
Regulation (EC) No
882/2004
Commission
Lays down additional requirements to
certain food businesses handling products of animal origin.
Lays down requirements for official controls on
products of animal origin and sets out what those enforcing the
provisions have to do. Makes provision
for official controls performed to ensure the verification of
compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare
rules. Establishes the
the United Kingdom
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Food Safety Legislation
be used on the carcasses of animals subject to emergency slaughter outside a
slaughterhouse and on the meat and meat products derived from such carcasses.
The Food (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations
2013 (SSI 2013 No. 336) The Single Common
Market Organisation (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2013 (SI
2013 No.3235) The Food Hygiene (Scotland) Amendment
Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014 No.118) Amends the Food Hygiene (Scotland)
Regulations 2006 to revoke regulation 32A (special health mark)
Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005
Commission Regulation (EC) No 2074/2005
Commission
Regulation (EC) No 2075/2005
Commission Regulation (EC) No 2076/2005
microbiological criteria that food businesses have to comply with as
provided by Article 4(3) and 4(4) of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004.
Lays down implementing measures for
certain products under 853/2004 and for the organisation of
official controls under 854/2004 and 882/2004, derogating from
852/2004 and amends 853/2004 and 854/2004. Provides for the
duties of the competent authority.
This Regulation establishes a transition period
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and Schedule 6A (the special health mark) (regulation 2(2) and (4)). Amends the
Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations so that the definition of Regulation (EC) No 2075/2005
includes the amendments made to its articles by Regulation (EU)
216/2014 (reg. 2(3)). The Food Information (Scotland) Regulations 2014
The Food Hygiene and Official Feed and Food Controls (Scotland)
Amendment Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014 no 213)
The Food Safety, Food Hygiene and Official Controls (Sprouting Seeds)
(Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013 no 333)
Commission Regulation (EC) No 101/2013
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Commission Regulation (EU) No 216/2014
where arrangements set out in Regulation for food
businesses producing products of animal origin can apply.
Allows FBOs to use lactic acid to reduce
microbiological surface contamination on bovine carcases
from 25/02/2013. Largely revoked Council Regulation
1234/2007 from 1 January 2014.
Amends Regulation 2075/2005 laying down specific rules
on official controls for Trichinella in meat.
Link to the European Sprouted Seeds
Producers Association page with
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The Food Information (Scotland) Regulations 2014
The Food Hygiene (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016 No. 260)
Commission Regulation (EU) No 217/2014
Commission Regulation (EU) No 218/2014
Commission
Regulation (EU) No 219/2014 Commission Regulation (EU)
No. 579/2014
Commission Regulation (EU) No. 210/2013
Amends Regulation 2073/2005 as
regards Salmonella in pig carcases.
Amends Annexes to Regulations 853/2004, 854/2004 and
2074/2005. Amends Annex I to Regulation
854/2004 as regards the specific requirements for
post-mortem inspection of domestic swine.
Granting derogation from certain provisions of Annex II to
Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004 as
guidance
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(EC) No 882/2004
Commission Implementing
Regulation (EU) No. 2015/1375
regards the transport of liquid oils and fats by sea.
Amends the definition of the regulation to
accommodate the approval of establishments producing
sprouting seeds. Guidelines laying down criteria for
the conduct of the audits referred to in Article 4(6) of Regulation (EC)
No 882/2004 and in so doing to reflect the relevant international
bodies’ standards and recommendations regarding the
organisation and operation of official services. The
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guidelines are not binding but serve to provide useful guidance to the
Member States in the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Amends the Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations 2006
by replacing references to repealed EC Regulation No.
2075/2005 with references to Commission Implementing
Regulation (EU) No. 2015/1375, laying down specific rules on
official controls for Trichinella in meat (“the new Commission
Regulation”). The Food Irradiation
(Scotland) Regulations
31/07/ 2009 Provide for control
the treatment of food
The Food Irradiation
(Scotland) Amendment
Directive 1999/2/EC
Applies to the
manufacture,
Explanatory
Note:
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2009 (SSI 2009 No. 261)
with ionising radiation and the importation and sale of irradiated food.
Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 328)
Directive 1999/3/EC
Commission Decision 2002/840/EC
Amended by:
Commission Decision 2004/691/EC; Commission
Decision 2007/802/EC and Commission
marketing and importation of foodstuffs treated with ionising
radiation. Establishes a positive list for
foodstuffs authorised for irradiation – “dried aromatic herbs,
spices and vegetable seasonings”.
Provides a list of approved facilities in third countries for the irradiation
of foods. Amends the list of approved facilities
in third countries for the irradiation of foods.
Legislation Controlling Contaminants in Food and
Food Irradiation.
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Decision 2010/172
The Food Information (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014 No. 312)
Revoked by Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011
Introduces certain labelling requirements for
foods and food ingredients with added phytosterols and phytostanols
and their esters.
The Food Protection
(Emergency Prohibitions) (Dalgety Bay) (Scotland) Order 2012 (SSI 2012 No.
135)
09/05/2012 Order made under
the Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 (‘FEPA’ Order);
prohibits the removal of seafood from the Dalgety Bay area.
The Food Protection (Emergency Prohibitions)
(Dounreay Nuclear Establishment) Order 1997 (SI 1997 No. 2622)
29/10/1997 Order made under the Food & Environment
Protection Act 1985 prohibiting the removal seafood from a 2km radius centred
on the offshore liquid discharge diffuser at Dounreay nuclear licensed site.
The Genetically
Modified Animal Feed
15/11/2004 Provide for the
enforcement of the
The Feeding Stuffs
(Application to
Regulation (EC) No Lays down
Community
Guidance
notes on
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(Scotland) Regulations 2004 (SSI 2004 No.433)
feed-related provisions of EC Regulation No 1829/2003.
Zootechnical Additives Etc.) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (SSI 2005 No. 3362)
Ensuring the Regs apply to non-medicinal zootechnical additives
as they apply to additives. The Feed (Sampling
and Analysis and Specified Undesirable Substances) (Scotland) Regulations
2010 (SSI 2010 No. 354)
1829/2003 procedures for the authorisation, supervision and labelling of
genetically modified food and feed.
genetically modified food and feed
The Genetically Modified Food (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (SSI 2004 No.
432)
15/11/2004 Provide for enforcement and execution of Chapter II of Regulation (EC)
1829/2003 on genetically modified food & feed which relates to food.
Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003
Lays down community procedures for authorisation,
supervision and labelling of genetically modified food and feed.
Guidance notes on genetically modified food
and feed
The Genetically Modified Organisms
(Contained Use)
01/10/2014 Implement Directive 90/219/EEC on the
contained use of
Repealing Directive 90/219/EEC.
Directive (EC) 41/2009
Lays down common measures
for the contained
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Regulations 2014 (SI 2014 No. 1663)
genetically modified microorganisms.
use of genetically modified micro-organisms with a view to protecting
human health and the environment.
The Genetically Modified Organisms (Risk Assessment)
(Records and Exemptions) Regulations 1996 (SI 1996 No. 1106)
09/05/1996 Make provision for 108(1)(a) of the Environmental
Protection Act 1990 which restricts the import and acquisition of genetically
modified organisms. Also take into account Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use)
Regs 1992 [SI 1992/3217], Genetically Modified Organisms
(Contained Use) (Amendment) Regs 1996 [SI 1996/967].
The Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release
and Risk Assessment-Amendment) Regulations 1997 (SSI 1997 No. 1900)
The Genetically Modified Organisms(Contained Use) Regulations 2000
(SI 2000 No. 2831) The Medicines (Marketing
Authorisations etc.) Amendment Regulations 2005 (SI 2005 No. 2759)
The Genetically
Modified Organisms (Traceability and Labelling) (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (SSI
15/11/2004 Make provisions for
execution and enforcement of Regulation (EC) 1830/2003
Regulation (EC) No
1830/2003
Provides
framework for the traceability of products consisting of or
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2004 No. 438) concerning traceability and labelling of genetically modified
organisms and traceability of food and feed produced from genetically
modified organisms and amending Directive 2001/18/EC, which is directly
applicable.
containing genetically modified organisms, and
food and feed produced from genetically modified
organisms.
The Genetically Modified Organisms (Transboundary Movements)(Scotland) Regulations 2005 (SSI
2005 No. 316)
30/06/2005 Provide for the execution and enforcement of EC Regulation 1946/2003.
Regulation (EC) No 1946/2003
Implements provisions of the Cartagena Protocol on preventing
biotechnical risks, to ensure an adequate level of protection for the
transfer, handling and use of genetically modified
organisms that may have adverse effects on the environment and
human health.
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The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI
2012 No. 318)
22/12/2012 Provide for the enforcement of EC Regulation No 10/2011 on plastic
materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.
Additionally, they provide for the revocation and
remake of nearly all existing national legislation on food contact materials and
consolidation into a single SSI, the exception being the Plastic Kitchenware
(Conditions on Imports from China) (Scotland) Regulations 2011.
The Food (Miscellaneous Amendment and Revocation) (Scotland)
Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013 No 83) The Food Safety
(Sampling and Qualifications) (Scotland) Regulations 2013
Regulation (EU) No 10/2011
Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004
Regulation (EC) No 2023/2006, as amended by
Regulation (EC) No 282/2008
Regulation (EC) No 450/2009
Updates/replaces all existing rules on plastic materials and articles
intended to come into contact with food.
Establishes the general principles governing the safety of all
materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.
Lays down the rules on good manufacturing
practice for materials and articles intended to come into contact
with food including recycled materials and articles.
Establishes requirements for the marketing of
http://www.food.gov.uk/business-industry/manuf
acturers/contaminants-fcm-guidance/about-the-
regulations/ EU Guidance to the
Commission Regulation (EC) No 450/2009 of 29
May 2009 on active and intelligent materials and
articles intended to come into contact with
food
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Commission
Directive 2007/42
Council Directive 84/500/EEC as
amended by Commission Directive 2005/31/EC
Council Directive 78/142/EEC
active and intelligent materials and articles intended to
come into contact with food. Establishes
requirements relating to materials and Articles made of
regenerated cellulose film intended to come into contact with
food. Sets down a declaration of
compliance and performance criteria of the analytical method
for ceramic articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.
Deals with the use of vinly choloride monomer (VCM)
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Regulation (EC) No 1895/2005
Deals with the restriction of certain epoxy
derivatives in materials and articles intended to come into contact
with food.
The Meat (Official Controls Charges) (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (SSI 2009 No. 262)
28/09/2009 Provide for the execution and enforcement of official controls
performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal
welfare rules.
Regulation (EC) No 882/2004: Articles 26 and 27
Ensures the verification of compliance with feed and food law,
animal health and animal welfare rules.
The N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable Substances in Elastomer or Rubber
Teats and Dummies (Safety) Regulations 1995 (SI 1995 No. 1012)
28/04/1995 Implement Commission Directive 93/11/EEC.
Commission Directive 93/11/EEC
Makes provision about the release of N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable
substances from elastomer or rubber teats and soothers.
The Novel Foods and Novel Food
Ingredients (Fees) Regulations 1997 (SI
16/06/1997 Establish a scale of fees to be paid to
FSS when it processes requests
The Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of
Functions) Order 1999 (SI 1999 No. 1756)
Regulation (EC) No 258/97
Makes provision about the placing
on the market of novel foods or
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1997 No. 1336) to assess novel foods and novel food ingredients.
The Food Standards Act 1999 (Transitional and Consequential
Provisions and Savings) (Scotland) Regulations 2000 (SSI 2000 No. 62)
novel food ingredients.
The Novel Foods and Novel Food Ingredients 1997 (SI 1997 No. 1335)
16/06/1997 Provide for the enforcement and execution of certain specified provisions
of Regulation (EC) 258/97 concerning novel foods and novel food ingredients.
The Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Functions) Order 1999 (SI 1999 No. 1756)
The Food Standards Act 1999 (Transitional and Consequential
Provisions and Savings) (Scotland) Regulations 2000 (SSI 2000 No. 62)
CIF 01/04/2000 The Genetically
Modified Food (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (SSI 2004 No. 432
Regulation (EC) No 258/97
Makes provision about the placing on the market of novel foods or
novel food ingredients.
novel-foods-
checklist.pdf
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The Food Enzyme (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (SSI 2009 No. 435)
The Official Feed and
Food Controls (Scotland) Regulations 2005 ( SSI 2005 No. 616)
01/01/2006 This Regulation has
been revoked except for Regulation 41 therein which still applies.
Regulation (EC) No
882/2004
Official Feed
and Food Controls (Scotland) Regulations
2007 – regulation 41 on expenses arising from
‘additional official controls’
The Official Feed and Food Controls (Scotland) Regulations
2009 (SSI 2009 No. 446)
25/01/2010 Provide for the execution and enforcement of
Regulation (EC) No. 882/2004, as amended. Emergency
declarations implemented under regulation 35.
OFFC/2009/S/001 Pears from Turkey. OFFC/2009/S/002
The Official Feed and Food Controls (Scotland) Amendment
Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 5)
The Official Feed and Food Controls (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2011 (SSI
2011 No. 93) Removes the right of a Food Business Operator to continue to
Regulation (EC) No 882/2004
Commission Regulation (EC) No 669/2009
Commission Regulation (EU) No 211/2013
Commission Regulation (EU) No. 704/2014 amending Commission
Makes provision for the official controls performed
to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law,
animal health and animal welfare rules.
Imposes increased level of official controls under 882 on imports of
Guidance for Enforcement Officers on
Regulation (EC) No. 669/2009 (as amended by
Regulation (EU) No. 212/2010) regarding the
increased levels of official controls on imports of
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Melamine in Milk and Milk Products from China.
OFFC/2010/S/001 Pentachlorophenol and Dioxins in Guar Gum from India.
OFFC/2016/S/001 Import of feed and food Japan.
OFFC/2014/003 Betel leaves from Bangladesh.
OFFC/2016/S/002 Aflatoxins in food and feed, various
countries.
operate pending appeal.
The Feed (Sampling and Analysis and Specified Undesirable Substances)
(Scotland) Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 354)
The Animal Feed (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 373)
The Transmissible Spongiform
Encephalopathies (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 177)
The Trade in Animals and Related Products (Scotland) Regulations
2012 (SSI 2012 No. 177) consequential amendment –
Regulation (EU) 211/2013.
certain feed and food of non-animal origin.
Makes provision for the certification requirements for imports into
the European Union of sprouts and seeds intended for the
production of sprouts.
certain feed and food of non-animal origin and
amending Decision 2006/504/EC
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definition of relevant food law. The Food Safety, Food
Hygiene and Official Controls (Sprouting Seeds) (Scotland) Regulations
2013 (SSI 2013 No 333) The Food Hygiene and Official Feed and Food
Controls (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014 no 213)
The Trade in Animals and Related Products (Scotland) Regulations
2012 (SSI 2012 No. 177) consequential amendment – definition of relevant
food law. The Trade in Animals and Related Products (Scotland) Regulations
2012 (SSI 2012 No. 177) consequential amendment –
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definition of relevant food law.
The Plastic Kitchenware (Conditions on Imports
from China) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011 No. 282)
01/07/2011 Provide for the execution and enforcement in
relation to Scotland of Regulation (EU) No. 284/2011, which lays down conditions and
procedures for import of polyamide and melamine plastic kitchenware
originating in or consigned from China and Hong Kong.
Commission Regulation (EU) No 284/2011
Lays down specific conditions and detailed
procedures for the import of polyamide and melamine plastic
kitchenware originating in or consigned from China and Hong
Kong.
Commission Guidelines on the EU
Regulation http://ec.europa.eu/food/safety/chemical_saf
ety/index_en.htm Technical
Guidelines on sampling http://ihcp.jrc.ec.europa.eu/our_labs/eurl_foo
d_c_m/jrc-publishes-technical- guidelines-for-
controls-of-polyamide-and- melamine-
kitchenware-starting-from- sampling
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The Specified Products from China (Restriction on first placing on the Market)
(Scotland) Regulations 2008 (SSI 2008 No. 148)
15/04/2008 Implement Commission Decision 2008/289/EC on emergency measures
regarding the unauthorised genetically modified organism “Bt63” in rice products.
The Specified Products from China (Restriction on First Placing on the Market)
(Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012 No. 3)
The Specified Products from China
(Restriction on First Placing on the Market) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI
2013 No. 221)
Commission Implementing Decision 2011/884/EU)
Commission Implementing Decision
2013/287/EU amending Implementing Decision
2011/884/EU on emergency measures regarding unauthorised
genetically modified rice in rice products originating from China.
Makes provision for emergency measures regarding
unauthorised genetically modified organism “Bt63” in rice products.
Emergency Declarations made
under the Trade in Animals & Related Products (Scotland) Regulations 2012(SSI
2012 No. 177 regulation 25)
01/07/2012 Emergency Declarations
Listed below and at www.food.gov.uk/foodindustry/imports/imp
orters/legislation POAO Reg 61/SCO/CHA/04 Sanitary conditions of
fishery products from
Commission Decision
2007/82/EC
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the Republic of Guinea. POAO Reg
61/SCO/CHA/05 Histamine in fishery products from Albania 2008/25.
Declaration 2008/25 Pentachlorophenol and dioxins in guar
gum and products containing guar gum from India (implemented by
Scottish Government).
POAO Reg 61/SCO/CHA/20 Melamine in milk, milk products, soya &
soya products from China. POAO Reg 61/035/S
Pentachlorophenol and dioxins in guar gum and products
Com Dec
2007/642/EC
Com Dec 2008/352/EC
Com Reg EC/1135/2009
Com Reg
EU/258/2010
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containing guar gum from India. POAO Reg 61/036/S
Veterinary medicines residues in aquaculture and farmed fishery
products from Indonesia. POAO Reg 61/038/S
Nitrofurans in aquaculture products from India.
POAO Reg 61/047/S Veterinary medicines residues in crustaceans from
Bangladesh. TARP Reg 25/SCO/54/S
Feed and food originating in or consigned from China TARP Reg 25/71/S
Feed or food originating or consigned from
Com Dec
2010/220/EU
Com Dec
2010/381/EU
Com Dec 2011/742/EU
Com Dec 2012/482/EU
Com Reg
EU/2016/6
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Japan. TARP Reg 25/61/S Bivalve molluscs from
Turkey. TARP Reg 25/69/S Bivalve molluscs from
Peru.
Com Reg
EU/840/2014
Com Dec
2015/2022/EU
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The Addition of Vitamins, Minerals and
Other Substances (Scotland) Regulations 2007 (SSI 2007 No. 325 )
07/08/2007 Enforce Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006.
Sets out penalties and transitional measures.
The Food Supplements, Vitamins
and Other Substances (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (SSI 2009 No. 438)
The Addition of Vitamins, Minerals and Other Substances
(Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 308)
The Food Information (Scotland) Regulations 2014
Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006
Harmonises the provisions which
relate to the addition of vitamins and minerals and of
certain other substances to foods, with the purpose of
ensuring the effective functioning of the internal market,
whilst providing a high level of consumer protection.
Fortified foods: guidance to
compliance with European Regulation (EC) No.
1925/2006 on the addition of vitamins and minerals and
certain other substances to food.
The Bread and Flour Regulations(SI 1998
No.141)
19/02/1998 Set out national rules that require bread
and flour to meet certain compositional criteria. These Regulations revoked
SI 1995 No. 3202 and SI 1996 No. 1501.
The Official Feed and Food Controls
(Scotland) Regulations 2005 (SSI 2005 No. 616) regulation 41.
The Food Information (Scotland) Regulations 2014
Bread and Flour
Regulations 1998 (as amended) Guidance
Notes
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The Casein and
Caseinates (Scotland) Regulations 1986 (SI 1986 No. 836
Implement Directives
83/417/EEC and 85/503/EEC and prescribe definitions and reserved
descriptions for edible casein and caseinate products.
Criminal Procedure
(Scotland) Act 1975 Pt ll c. 005s. 289GD The Caseins and
Caseinates (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 1990 (SI 1990 No. 1)
The Food Safety Act (Consequential Modifications)
(Scotland) Order 1990 (SI 1990 No. 2625) The Food Safety
(Exports) Regulations (SI 1991 No. 1476) The Food (Forces
Exemptions) (Revocations) Regulations 1992 (SI 1992 No. 2596)
The Food Enzymes (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (SSI 2009 No.
435)
Council Directive
83/417/EEC
First Commission Directive 85/503/EEC
First Commission Directive
86/424/EEC
Makes provision
about the approximation of the laws of the Member States
relating to certain lactoproteins (casein and caseinates)
intended for human consumption.
Makes provision about methods of analysis for edible caseins and
caseinates. Lays down methods of
sampling for chemical analysis of edible caseins and caseinates
intended for human consumption.
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The Cocoa and
Chocolate Products(Scotland) Regulations 2003 (SSI 2003 No. 291)
03/08/2003 Implement Directive
2000/36/EC and prescribe definitions and reserved descriptions for
designated cocoa and chocolate products.
The Official Feed and
Food Controls (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (SSI 2005 No. 616 regulation 41.
The Food Information (Scotland) Regulations 2014.
Directive 89/397
Directive 2000/36/EC
Makes provision
for official control of foodstuffs, art. 3.
Lays down rules on the composition and labelling of cocoa and
chocolate products intended for human consumption.
Cocoa and
chocolate products Regulations 2003
Guidance Notes
The Coffee Extracts and Chicory Extracts (Scotland) Regulations 2001 (SSI 2001 No.
38)
17/03/2001 Implement Directive 1999/4/EC and prescribe definitions and reserved
descriptions for coffee extracts and chicory extracts.
The Specified Sugar Products (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (SSI 2003 No. 527
The Official Feed and Food Controls (Scotland) Regulations
2005 (SSI 2005 No. 616) regulation 41. The Food Information
(Scotland) Regulations 2014.
Directive 1999/4/EC Lays down rules on the product names, descriptions,
labelling and composition and “specified declarations” of
coffee extracts and Chicory extracts.
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The Condensed Milk
and Dried Milk (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (SSI 2003 No. 311)
17/07/2003 Implement Directive
2001/114/EC and prescribe definitions and reserved descriptions for
condensed and dried milk products.
The Condensed Milk
and Dried Milk (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2003 (SSI 2003 No. 492)
CIF 14/11/2003
The Food Safety (Act of Accession concerning the Czech Republic and other
States) (Consequential Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (SSI 2004 No.
395) The Official Feed and Food Controls
(Scotland) Regulations 2005 (SSI 2005 No. 616) regulation 41.
The Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (SSI 2006 No 3)
Council Directive
2001/114/EC
Commission Directive 79/1067/EEC
Commission Directive 87/524/EEC
Directive 89/397
Makes provision
relating to certain partly or wholly dehydrated preserved milk
products intended for human consumption.
Makes provision about the methods of analysis for testing.
Makes provision about the methods of sampling for
chemical analysis. Official control of foodstuffs, article 3.
Condensed
Milk and Dried Milk Regulations 2003
Guidance Notes
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The Condensed Milk
and Dried Milk (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2008 (SSI 2008 No. 12)
The Food Additives Regulations 2009 (SSI 2009 No. 436)
The Country of Origin of Certain Meats (Scotland) Regulations 2016
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2016/84/made/data.pdf
14/3/2016 Provide for the enforcement in Scotland of mandatory provision
of country of rearing and country of slaughter information for prepacked fresh,
chilled and frozen meat of pigs, sheep, goats and poultry
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1337/2013
The Fish Labelling (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013 No.
256)
05/10/2013
These Regulations, provide for the execution and
enforcement of Title 1, Chapter 2 of Council Regulation (EC) 104/2000 as
applied by Commission
The Fish Labelling (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2015
To modify Scottish regulations to reflect changes in EU legislation and the
additional consumer information
Council Regulation (EC) No. 1224/2009
Establishes a Community control system for
ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries
policy.
Seafish Guidance on traceability and
labelling
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Regulation (EC)
2065/2001 laying down detailed rules on the application of Council Regulation
(EC) 104/2000 as regards informing consumers about fishery and
aquaculture products. They update the Regulations in light of new consumer
information requirements in EU legislation in line with the Common
Fisheries Policy. i.e. scientific name and previously frozen declarations.
They also revoke the 2010 regulations.
requirements that they
introduce. These rules extend the existing requirement to show consumers where or
whether fish were caught or farmed, and the species, by including information
on the equipment used to catch the fish, and the date of minimum
durability.These
changes are mandated by Regulation (EU) number 1379/2013,
which amends Council Regulations (EC) No 1184/2006 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and
repeals (replaces) Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000. The new Regulation
(Article 46) stipulates that all references to Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000
shall be read as referring to 1379/2013.
Commission
Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 404/2011
Regulation (EU) No. 1379/2013
Lays down
detailed rules for the implementation of 1224/2009
Common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture
products.
UK
commercial designations of fish
Traceability and consumer information guidance
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Furthermore,
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 1420/2013 repeals
Commission Regulation (EC) No 2065/2001 of 22 October 2001. No
changes have been made to Regulation (EU) No 404/2011, which lays down
detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.
The Food Information
(Scotland) Regulations 2014
13/12/2014 Provide for the
execution and enforcement of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the
provision of food information to consumers.
They also provide for certain national measures regarding food sold loose.
The Food Information
(Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
CIF 19/01/2016 These Regulations make provision to
specify “food information law” as required by Section 15A and enact section
Regulation (EU) No
1169/2011 Commission Delegated
Regulation (EU) No 1155/2013 Commission
Delegated Regulation (EU) No 78/2014
http://www.foo
d.gov.uk/sites/default/files/fir-guidance2014.pdf
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15B of the Food Safety
Act 1990, to allow authorised officers to detain and seize food which breaches food
information law. The Regulations also make minor changes to clarify the reading of
the text of the Food Information (Scotland) Regulations 2014 identified during
scrutiny by the Scottish Parliament. The Food Information
(Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 CIF 20/07/2016
To allow the compositional criteria for the claims ‘gluten-free’ and ‘very low
gluten’ to be moved from the PARNUTS legislation to FIC (EU) No 1169/2011.
Commission
Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014
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The Food (Lot
Marking) Regulations 1996
01/07/1996 Implement Directive
89/396/EEC in the UK and requires a food forming part of a lot to be clearly
identified.
The Food Information
(Scotland) Regulations 2014
Council Directive
89/396/EEC
Makes provision
about food which has been produced, prepared or
packaged as part of a lot is marked or labelled as to enable the lot to be
identified.
Lot Marking
Regulations Guidance Notes
The Food Additives, Flavourings, Enzymes and Extraction Solvents (Scotland)
Regulations 2013
31/10/2013 Provide for the execution and enforcement of EU Regulations on food
additives, flavourings (including smoke flavourings) and enzymes.
Transpose the extraction solvent requirements
Directive 2009/32/EC. Revoke and replace all food additive type
legislation. However, the four measures listed next have only been partially
Regulation (EC) No. 2065/2003
Regulation (EC) No. 1332/2008
Makes provision for smoke flavourings used or intended for use in
or on foods. Makes provision for food enzymes
and amending Council Directive 83/417/EEC, Council
Regulation, 1493/1999/EC, Directive 2000/13/EC
Council Directive 2001/112/EC and Regulation 258/97/EC.
http://www.food.gov.uk/business-industry/manuf
acturers/additives-supps-guidance/foodadlegguid
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revoked – see
schedule 5 of the 2013 Regulations for details.
The Food Enzymes (Scotland)
Regulations 2009 The Food Additives (Scotland)
Regulations 2009 The Food Additives (Scotland)
Amendment Regulations 2012 The Flavourings in
Food (Scotland) Regulations 2010
Regulation (EC) No.
1333/2008
Commission Regulation (EC) No.
1334/2008
Lays down rules
on food additives used in foods with a view
to ensuring the effective functioning of the internal market
whilst ensuring a high level of protection of
human health and a high level of consumer
protection. Makes provision for flavourings and
certain food ingredients with flavouring properties for use
in and on foods and amending Council Regulation (EEC)
No. 1601/91,
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Commission Regulation (EU) No
231/2012
Commission Regulation (EU) No
1129/2011
Council Directive 2009/32/EC
Regulation (EC)
No. 2232/96 and Regulation (EC) No. 110/2008 and Directive
2000/13/EC. Lays down specifications for
food additives listed in Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC)
No 1333/2008. Amends Annex II to Regulation
Regulation (EC) no 1333/2008 by establishing a Union list of food
additives. Deals with extraction solvents
in the production of foodstuffs.
The Food for Particular Nutritional Uses (Addition of
01/01/2010 Provide for the execution and enforcement of
Commission Regulation (EC) No 953/2009
Makes provision for substances that may be added
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Substances for
Specific Nutritional Purposes (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (SSI 2009 No. 427)
Commission
Regulation 953/2009.
for nutritional
purposes in foods for particular nutritional uses.
The Foods Intended
for Use in Energy Restricted Diets for Weight Reduction Regulations 1997 (SI
1997 No. 2182)
31/03/1999 Implement
Commission Directive 96/8/EC on foods intended for use in energy-
restricted diets for weight reduction. NB From 20th July 2016 this regulation
only covers foods for total diet replacement
The Official Feed and
Food Controls (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (SSI 2005 No. 616) regulation 41.
The Food for Particular Nutritional Uses (Scotland)
(Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2007 (SSI 2007 No. 424)
The Food Information (Scotland) Regulations 2014
The Foods for Specific Groups (Scotland) Regulations 2016
Commission
Directive 96/8/EC Commission Directive
2007/29/EC
Lays down
compositional and labelling requirements for foods for particular
nutritional uses intended for use in energy restricted diets for weight
reduction and present as such. These foods are specifically
formulated food which replaces the whole of the daily diet.
The Foods for Special Medical Purposes
(Scotland) Regulations 2000 (SSI 2000 No
01/11/2001 Implement Commission Directive
1999/21/EC on dietary foods for
The Food Safety (Act of Accession
concerning the Czech Republic and other
Commission Directive
1999/21/EC
Sets out rules for the composition
and labelling of foods that are
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130) special medical
purposes.
States) (Consequential
Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (SSI 2004 No. 395)
The Official Feed and Food Controls (Scotland) Regulations
2005 (SSI 2005 No. 616) regulation 41. The Food for Particular
Nutritional Uses (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Amendments)
Regulations 2007 (SSI 2007 No. 424) The Infant Formula
and Follow on Formula (Scotland) Regulations (SSI 2007 No. 549)
The Infant Formula and Follow on Formula (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2008 (SSI
2008 No. 322)
specifically
formulated, processed and intended for the dietary
management of diseases, disorders or medical conditions
of individuals who are being treated under medical supervision.
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The Food Labelling
Regulations 1996 (SI 1996 No. 1499) Please see the
guidance column for details of the extent of revocation.
01/06/1996 Set out general rules
for the labelling of foods, implements Directive 2000/13/EC and Directive
90/496/EEC on nutrition Labelling. Also implements Commission Directive
87/250/EEC on the indication of alcoholic strength by volume in the labelling of
alcoholic beverages for the ultimate consumer and Council Directive
89/398/EEC relating to foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses.
Directive
2000/13/EC
Commission Directive 2008/5/EC
Council Directive 90/496/EEC on nutrition labelling for
foodstuffs
Makes provision
for the labelling of foodstuffs to be delivered as such to the ultimate
consumer and certain aspects related to presentation and
advertising. Also applies to foodstuffs intended for supply to mass
caterers. Concerning the compulsory
indication on the labelling of certain foodstuffs of particulars other
than those provided for in Directive 2000/13/EC.
Makes provision for nutrition labelling of food
stuffs to be
Food Labelling
Regulations Guidance Notes
Following the introduction of the EU Food Information to
Consumers Regulation, the Food Labelling Regulations
1996 were largely revoked by the Food
Information (Scotland) Regulations 2014.
However, parts of Schedule 8 regarding alcohol claims
and compositional standards for cheese and
cream remain
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Commission Directive
87/250/EEC
Council Directive
89/398/EEC
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 – New CMO Regulation on agricultural
products.
delivered as such
to the ultimate consumer and to foodstuffs intended for supply to mass
caterers. Makes provision for the indication of
alcoholic strength by volume in the labelling of alcoholic
beverages containing more than 1.2% alcohol by volume for sale
to the ultimate consumer. Makes provision
for foodstuffs for particular nutritional uses.
Largely revoked Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 from 1
January 2014.
in force until
December 2018.
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The Food
Supplements (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (SSI 2003 No. 278)
01/08/2005 Implement the
provisions of Directive 2002/46/EC. Regulates the sale of food supplements
with specific requirements regarding labelling, safety and
composition, with respect to the vitamins, minerals and other forms
which may be used in food supplements.
The Medicines
(Marketing Authorisations etc.) Amendment Regulations 2005 (SI
2005 No. 2759) The Official Feed and Food Controls
(Scotland) Regulations 2005 (SSI 2005 No. 616) regulation 41.
The Food Supplements (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2007 (SSI
2007 No. 78) The Food Supplements,
Vitamins, Minerals and Other Substances (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (SSI 2009 No.
438) The Food Information (Scotland) Regulations 2014
Directive
2002/46/EC
Establishes
harmonised rules for the labelling of food supplements and introduces
specific rules on vitamins and minerals in food supplements.
Food
supplements: guidance and FAQs
The Fruit Juices and 20/11/2013 Implement Directive The Food Information Directive 89/397 Makes provision
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Fruit Nectars
(Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013 No. 305)
2001/112/EC in
Scotland – Prescribes definitions and reserved descriptions for certain designated
fruit juice products.
(Scotland) Regulations
2014
Council Directive 2001/112/EC
Directive 2009/106/EC Directive 2012/12/EU
for official control
of foodstuffs, art. 3. Prescribes
definitions and reserved descriptions for certain designated
fruit juice products.
The Honey (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015 No. 208)
24/06/2015 Prescribe definitions and reserved descriptions for certain specified
honey products
Directive 2001/110/EC
Directive 014/63/EU
As adopted by European Economic Area Joint Committee
Decision 99/2002. Sets out the names, product descriptions,
definitions and compositional criteria that apply to honey.
Recognition that pollen should not be considered an ingredient of
honey.
The Infant Formula
and Follow on Formula (Scotland) Regulations
Regulation
31(2) CIF on
Give effect to
Directives 2006/141/EEC,
The Infant Formula
and Follow on Formula (Scotland) Amendment
Directive
2006/141/EC
Lays down
compositional and labelling
Guidance
Notes Infant formula and
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(SSI 2007 No. 549) 01/01/2010
and otherwise 11/01/2008.
Directive 1999/21/EC
and Directive 92/52/EEC. Prohibits the marketing of infant
formula or follow on formula unless conditions are met.
Regulations 2008 (SSI
2008 No. 322) The Infant Formula and Follow on Formula
(Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014 No. 12)
The Foods for Specific Groups (Scotland)
Regulations 2016
Implements Commission
Directive 2013/46/EU amending Directive 2006/141/EC
with regard to protein requirements for infant formulae and
follow-on formulae Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 which
repeals Directive 92/52/EEC from 20th July 2016
requirements for
infant formulae and follow on formulae.
Enables the use of goats’ milk proteins in the manufacture of
infant formula and follow-on formula.
It lowers the minimum protein levels permitted in follow-on formula
manufactured from protein hydrolysates to bring it in line with
infant formula. Removes the specific provisions
on infant formula and follow on formula intended for export to third
countries.
Follow-on
Formula Regulations 2007 as amended
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The Jam and Similar
Products (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (SSI 2004 No. 133)
28/04/2004 Implement Directive
2001/113/EC in Scotland – prescribes definitions and reserved descriptions
for certain designated jam products and contains national measures for similar
products.
The Official Feed and
Food Controls (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (SSI 2005 No. 616) regulation 41
The Food Additives Regulations 2009 (SSI 2009 No 436)
The Food Additives, Flavourings, Enzymes
and Extraction Solvents (Scotland) Regulations 2013
Directive 89/397
Directive 2001/113/EC
Makes provision
for official control of foodstuffs, art. 3.
Prescribes definitions and reserved descriptions for
fruit jams, jellies and marmalades and sweetened chestnut puree
intended for human consumption.
The Jam and
Similar Products Regulations 2003
Guidance Notes Quick Guide to
Jam
The Kava-kava in Food (Scotland)
Regulations 2002 (SSI 2002 No. 523)
01/01/2003 Prohibit the sale, offer, exposure or
advertisement for sale, and the importation into Scotland, of any food
consisting of, or containing Kava-kava.
The Kava- kava in Food (Scotland)
Amendment Regulations 2004 (SSI 2004 No. 244)
The Products Containing Meat etc. (Scotland) Regulations
2014 (SSI 2014 No. 289)
04/02/2004 Provide an exception for certain meat products, restricts the
use of reserved descriptions and
The Products Containing Meat etc (Scotland) Amendment
Regulations 2016
Labelling and Composition of Meat
The Meat
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provides additional
labelling requirements for certain meat products.
Products
Regulations 2014 – Guide to Compliance
The Natural Mineral
Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (Scotland) (No 2) Regulations 2007
(SSI 2007 No. 483)
30/10/2007 Require recognition
of water as “natural mineral water” and set standards for bottled spring water
and bottled drinking water.
The Natural Mineral
Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (Scotland) Amendment
Regulations 2009 (SSI 2009 No. 273) The Natural Mineral
Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (Scotland) Amendment
Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 89) The Natural Mineral
Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (Scotland) Amendment (No.2)
Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 127) The Natural Mineral
Council Directive
2009/54/EC
Council Directive 98/83/EC
Commission
Directive 2003/40/EC
Makes provision
for the exploitation and marketing of natural mineral waters (Recast).
Concerns the quality of water intended for
human consumption. Establishes the
list, concentration limits and labelling requirements for the constituents of
natural mineral waters and the conditions for using ozone-
enriched air for the treatment of natural mineral waters and spring
Natural
Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water
Regulations 2007 (As Amended) Guidance Note
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Water, Spring Water
and Bottled Drinking Water (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2011(SSI
2011 No.94) The Food Information (Scotland) Regulations
2014 The Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water
and Bottled Drinking Water (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2015 (SSI
2015 No. 363)
Commission Regulation 115/20
Euratom Regulation 2013/51
waters.
Lays down the conditions for removing fluoride
from bottled natural mineral water and spring water.
Concerns requirement to monitor for
radioactive substances in spring water and bottled drink water
The Foods for Specific Groups (Scotland) Regulations 2016
20/07/2016 To provide the enforcement provisions for
Regulation (EU) No. 609/2013 on food intended for infants and young children,
food for special medical purposes, and total diet replacement for
Regulation (EU) No. 609/2013
Replacement for PARNUTS regime.
Provides a framework and gives general
requirements for food intended for infants and young children, food for
special medical
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weight control
Revokes The Notification of
Marketing of Food for Particular Nutritional Uses (Scotland) Regulations 2007 and
Regulations 26 and 27 of the Infant Formula and follow-on Formula
(Scotland) Regulations 2007
Amends the Foods Intended for Use in Energy Restricted Diets for Weight
Reduction Regulations 1997
purposes and total
diet replacement for weight control.
Specific requirements will come in the form of delegated acts
which will apply over the next few years
The Nutrition and Health Claims (Scotland) Regulations
2007 (SSI 2007 No. 383)
01/10/2007 Make provisions to enforce Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006
and sets out offences and penalties.
The Nutrition and Health Claims (Scotland) Amendment
Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 307) The Food Information (Scotland) Regulations
2014
Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006/EC
Describes how nutrition and health claims should be
used and procedure for authorisation of a claim.
Nutrition and health claims: Guidance to
compliance with Regulation (EC)
1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims
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made on foods.
The Processed Cereal-based Foods
for Infants and Young Children (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (SSI 2004 No. 8)
06/03/2005 Implement Commission Directive
96/5/EC (repealed by Com Dir 2006/125). Prohibit the sale of processed cereal
based food and baby foods unless they comply with manufacturing,
compositional and labelling requirements.
The Tryptophan in Food (Scotland)
Regulations 2005 (SSI 2005 No. 479) revokes Reg. 13 of The processed cereal-
based Foods & Baby Foods for infants and young children (Scotland) Regulations
2004. The Official Feed and Food Controls
(Scotland) Regulations 2005 (SSI 2005 No 616) regulation 41.
The Food for Particular Nutritional Uses (Scotland) (Miscellaneous
Amendments) Regulations 2007 (SSI 2007 No. 424)
The Plant Protection
Commission Directive 2006/125
Covers foods for specific groups
fulfilling the particular requirements of infants and young
children in good health in the Community and are intended for
use by infants while they are being weaned, and by young children
as a supplement to their diet and/or for their progressive adaptation to ordinary food.
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Products Regulations
2011 (SI 2011 No. 2131) The Food Information
(Scotland) Regulations 2014
The Quick Frozen Foodstuffs Regulations 1990 (SI
1990 No. 2615)
10/01/1991 Implement Council Directive 89/108/EEC.
Prohibits the placing on the market of a quick frozen foodstuff unless certain conditions are met.
The Food (Forces Exemptions) (Revocations)
Regulations 1992 (SI 1992 No 2596) The Quick Frozen
Foodstuffs (Amendment) Regulations 1994 (SI 1994 No 298)
The Food Labelling Regulations 1996 (SI 1996 No. 1499)
The Food Safety (Act of Accession concerning the Czech
Republic and other States) (Consequential Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations
Council Directive 89/108/EEC
Commission Regulation (EC) 37/2005
Sets out the rules that apply to quick frozen foodstuffs.
Monitors temperatures in the means of
transport, warehousing and storage of quick frozen foodstuffs
intended for human consumption.
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2004 (SSI 2004 No
395) The Quick frozen Foodstuffs (Amendment)
(Scotland) regulations 2007 SSI 2007 No 106)
The Food Information (Scotland) Regulations 2014
The Specified Sugar Products (Scotland)
Regulations 2003 (SSI 2003 No 527)
28/11/2003 Implement Directive 2001/111/EC.
Provides definitions and reserved descriptions for certain specified sugar products.
The Official Feed and Food Controls
(Scotland) Regulations 2005 (SSI 2005 No 616) regulation 41.
The Food Additives (Scotland) Regulations 2009 SSI 2009 No. 436
The Food Information (Scotland) Regulations 2014
Directive 89/397
Directive
2001/111/EC
Makes provision for official control
of foodstuffs, art. 3. Makes provision
about certain sugars intended for human consumption and
furthermore, in order to bring it into line with general
Community legislation on foodstuffs – extraction solvents
The Specified Sugar Product
Regulations 2003 Guidance Notes
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and methods of
analysis.
The Spreadable Fats, Milk and Milk Products (Scotland) Regulations 2008 (SSI 2008 No
216)
01/07/2008 Provide for the execution and enforcement of certain provisions of
Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.
The Single Common Market Organisation (Consequential Amendments)
Regulations 2013 (SI 2013 No.3235)
Reflects the introduction of the new
EU CMO Regulation for agricultural products.
Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 Supplemented by
Commission Regulation (EC) No 445/2007
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
CMO Regulation for agricultural products.
Establishes a common organisation of agricultural
markets and a specific provision for certain agricultural
products. Lays down detailed rules for
the application of Council Regulation 2991/94/EC laying down standards for
spreadable fats and of Council Regulation 189/87/EC on the
protection of designations used in the marketing of milk and milk
products. Largely replaces Council Regulation
Guidance on legislation for spreadable fats and other
yellow fat spreads.
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(EC) No
1234/2007.
The Tryptophan in Food (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (SSI
2005 No. 479)
11/11/2005 Prohibit the addition of tryptophan to food and the sale of food
containing tryptophan, while revoking Reg 13 of the Processed
Cereal-based Foods and Baby Foods for infants and Young children (Scotland) Regulations 2004.
The Food for Particular Nutritional Uses (Addition of
Substances for Specific Nutritional Purposes) (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (SSI
2009 No. 427)
Makes provision on the substances that may be added
for specific nutritional purposes in foods for particular
nutritional uses.
The Wine Regulations 2011 (SI 2001 No. 2936)
30/12/2011 Provide a legislative basis to provide specified
authorities in the UK with powers to enforce EU Wine rules and sets a
system of penalties for non-compliance with those rules.
Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91
Lays down general rules on the definition,
description and presentation of aromatized wines, aromatized wine-
based drinks and aromatized wine-product cocktails.
Neil Sinclair Tel: 0300 244 9280
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The Food Safety Act 1990 amendments:
(this does not include any of the Commencement Orders)
The Food Safety Act 1990 (Consequential Modifications) (No 2) (Great Britain) Order (SI 1990 No. 2487) (as amended) Amends various Orders and Regulations which refer to legislation repealed by the Food Safety Act.
CIF 01/01/1991 The Food Safety Act 1990 (Consequential Modifications) (Scotland) Order 1990 (SI 1990 No. 2625) CIF 01/01/1991
Detention of Food (Prescribed Forms) Regulations 1990 (SI 1990 No. 2614) CIF 10/01/1991
Food Safety (Improvement and Prohibition-Prescribed Forms) Regulations 1991 CIF 14/07/1991
Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 16/07/1992 Deregulation and Contracting Out Act 1994 Chapter 40 amending the statutory burdens placed on businesses.
CIF 03/11/1994 Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 03/11/1994
The Deregulation (Improvement of Enforcement Procedures) (Food Safety Act 1990) Order 1996 (No. 1683). Requires that enforcement officers
must give written notification of intention to serve notice.
CIF 19/07/1996
The Deregulation (Slaughterhouses Act 1974 and Slaughter of Animals (Scotland) Act 1980) Order CIF 11/09/1996
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Petroleum Act 1998
11/06/1998
The Scotland Act 1998 (Consequential Modifications) (No.2) Order 1999/1820
CIF 01/07/1999 Food Standards Act 1999 Chapter 28 to establish the Food Standards Agency. 11/11/1999
Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 11/05/2001
Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 01/03/2002 The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Dissolution) Order 2002/794
CIF 27/03/2002 Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2003 26/03/2003
Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 22/07/2004 The Food Safety (Act of Accession concerning the Czech Republic and other States) (Consequential Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2004
(SSI 2004 No. 395) CIF 07/10/2004 Civil Partnership Act 2004
18/11/2004
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The Food Safety Act 1990 (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (SI 2004 No. 2990) Amends the Act to align the definition of ‘food’ with the definition in
the General Food Law Regulation and in respect of public consultation requirements, to remove duplication with directly applicable provisions in the EC Regulation. CIF 07/12/2004
The General Food Regulations 2004 (SI 2004 No. 3279) Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 21/12/2005
Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007
30/10/2007 Public Health etc. (Scotland) Act 2008 16/07/2008
The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology) Order 2011/1043 22/04/2011 The Miscellaneous Amendment and Revocation) (Scotland) Regulations 2013
06/04/2013 The Food Safety (Sampling and Qualifications) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 CIF 06/04/2013
The Food (Scotland) Act 2015 CIF 01/04/2015
Guidance: Commission guidance for FBOs and enforcers on (EC) 178/2002
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The Food Labelling Regulations 1996(SI 1996 No. 1499) amendments:
The Bread and Flour Regulations 1998 (SI 1998 No. 141)
The Food Labelling (Amendment) Regulations 1998 (SI 1998 No. 1398) CIF 01/07/1998 The Food Labelling (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (SI 1999 No. 747)
CIF 19/03/1999 The Food Labelling (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1999 (SI 1999 No. 1483) CIF 30/06/1999
The Food Irradiation Provisions (Scotland) Regulations 2000 (SSI 2000 No. 309) CIF 20/09/2000
The Coffee Extracts and Chicory Extracts (Scotland) Regulations 2001 (SSI 2001 No. 38) The Food Labelling Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (SSI 2002 No. 524) CIF 01/01/2003
The Cocoa and Chocolate Products (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (SSI 2003 No. 291) The Fruit Juices and Fruit Nectars (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (SSI 2003 No. 293)
The Condensed milk and Dried Milk (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (SSI 2003 No. 311) The Specified Sugar Products (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (SSI 2003 No. 527)
The Honey (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (SSI 2003 No. 569) The Food Labelling Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (SSI 2003 No. 578) CIF 18/12/2003 Regulation 1-4
CIF 01/07/2004 Regulation 5-7
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The Meat Products (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (SSI 2004 No. 6)
The Jam and Similar Products (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (SSI 2004 No. 133)
The Food Labelling Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (SSI 2004 No. 269) CIF 31/07/2004 The Food Safety (Act of Accession concerning the Czech Republic and other States) (Consequential Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2004
(SSI 2004 No. 395) CIF 07/10/2004 The Food Labelling Amendment (No 2) (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (SSI 2004 No. 472)
CIF 25/11/2004 The Food Labelling Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (SSI 2005 No. 222) CIF 20/05/2006
The Food Labelling Amendment (No. 3) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (SSI 2005 No. 542) Regulation 8 CIF 24/11/2005 All others 25/11/2005
The Official Feed and Food Controls (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (SSI 2005 No. 616) regulation 41 The Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (SSI 2006 No. 3)
The Nutrition and Health Claims (Scotland) Regulations 2007 (SSI 2007 No. 383) The Food Labelling (Declaration of Allergens) (Scotland) Regulations 2008 (SSI 2008 No. 180)
CIF 31/05/2008 The Egg and Chick (Scotland) (No. 2) Regulations 2008 (SSI 2008 No. 395) CIF 19/12/2008
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The Food Labelling (Nutrition Information) (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (SSI 2009 No. 328)
CIF 30/10/2009 The Food Labelling (Declaration of Allergens) (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (SSI 2009 No. 374) CIF 20/11/2009
The Food Enzymes (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (SSI 2009 No. 435) The Food for Particular Nutritional Uses (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 48)
CIF 15/03/10 The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 327)
The Flavourings in Food (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 439) The Egg and Chicks (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 450) CIF 29/01/2011
The Food Labelling (Declaration of Allergens) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011 No. 152) CIF 19/03/2011
The Drinking Milk (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011 No. 84) CIF 01/04/2011 The Wine Regulations 2011 (SI 2011 No. 2936)
CIF 30/12/2011 The Food Additives, Flavourings, Enzymes and Extraction Solvents (Scotland) Regulations 2013
The Single Common Market Organisation (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2013 (SI 2013 No.3235) CIF 1/01/14 The Food Information (Scotland) Regulations 2014 CIF 13/12/2014
Guidance: Nutritional Labelling Guidance Notes and Use by date Guidance Notes
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The Framework Agreement
The Framework Agreement on Official Feed and Food Controls by Local Authorities provides FSS with a mechanism for implementing its powers
under the Food Standards Act to influence and oversee local authority enforcement activity.
http://www.foodstandards.gov.scot/food-safety-standards/regulation-and-enforcement-food-laws-scotland/audit-and-monitoring
FSS Code of Practice for Scotland
The Food Law Code of Practice and associated Practice Guidance for Scotland.
http://www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/enforcework/foodlawcop/copscotland/
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Food Legislation led by Other Government Departments
Legislation (SSI/SI/Reg/Dir)
CIF date Explanatory summary
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EU explanatory summary
Link to guidance
Contact details
Food Legislation led by Other Government Departments
Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1979
01/04/1979 Prescribes a penalty for
mis-describing liquor as spirits or as wine fortified with
spirits. Reinforces section 15 of Food Safety
Act 1990 for these products.
HMRC Tel:
0300 200 3701
The Alcoholic Liquor Duties
(Definition of Cider) Order 2010
01/09/2010 Amends the definition for
cider
HMRC Tel:
0300 200 3701
The Drinking Milk (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011 No 84)
01/04/2011 Make provision for the enforcement of certain EC
Regulations.
The Single Common Market Organisation (Consequential Amendments)
Regulations 2013
Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Establishing a common organisation of agricultural
markets and on provisions for certain agricultural
products.
Kevin Matheson Tel: 0300 244 9144
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EU Legislation and
amendments
EU explanatory summary
Link to guidance
Contact details
Food Legislation led by Other Government Departments
The Food &
Environment Protection Act 1985 (FEPA)
Wholly in
force by 01/01/1986
Authorises
making of emergency orders. Controls the
deposit of substances and articles in the sea.
Regulates pesticides and substances, preparations
and organisms prepared or used for the control of
pests or for protection against pests; and for
connected purposes.
National Legislation
Kevin Matheson
Tel: 0300 244 9144
Animal By-Products Regulations
The Animal By-Products (Enforcement)
(Scotland)
01/12/2013
Revokes the 2011 ABPE Scotland
Regs. and the
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009
http://www.gov.scot/Topics/farmi
ngrural/Agr
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Regulations 2013
(SSI 2013 No. 307)
1995 ABPI
Regs into one consolidated SSI. Transfers staining
requirements from the ABPI Regs. to ensure the
same level of protection to human health. This is
permitted under EU ABP legislation which now
forms the legal base. The staining of Category 1
SRM is covered separately by the TSE
Regulations. The 2013 Regulations introduce
Commission
Regulation (EU) No 142/2011
iculture/ani
mal-welfare/ABPs
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The Animal By-
Products
(Miscellaneous
Amendments)
(Scotland)
Regulations 2015
greater
flexibility to utilise cheaper suitable dyes if these become
available in future. This regulation
amended the 2013 Regulations in order to
narrow the types of ABP that may lawfully be
disposed of in remote areas, ensuring compliance
with European legislation.
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Beef Labelling Scheme Regulations
The Beef and Veal Labelling
(Scotland) Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 402)
25/01/2009 Provide for the enforcement of
compulsory beef labelling schemes
Commission Regulation (EC)
No 1760/2000
Commission Regulation (EC) 1825/2000
Commission Regulation (EC)
1234/2007
Establishing a system for the
identification and registration of bovine animals and regarding the
labelling of beef and beef products
Laying down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EC)
No 1760/2000 Establishing a common
organisation of agricultural markets and on specific
provisions for certain agricultural products
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Commission
Regulation (EC) 566/2008
Rules regarding
the marketing of the meat of bovine animals aged 12 months
or less Genetically Modified Organisms – Deliberate Release
The Genetically
Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release)
(Scotland) Regulations 2002 (SSI 2002 No. 541)
04/12/02 Implement
Directive 2001/18/EC (as amended) in Scotland.
The Genetically
Modified Organisms
(Deliberate Release)
(Scotland)
Amendment
Regulations 2004
(SSI 2004 No. 439)
giving effect to
consequential
amendments made to
Directive 2001/18/EC
on deliberate release
by Regulation
1829/2003 on
genetically modified
food and feed.
CIF 15/11/04.
Directive
2001/18/EC
Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 on genetically modified food
and feed.
On the deliberate
release into the
environment of
genetically
modified
organisms
(GMOs) and
repealing council
Directive
90/220/EC.
Provides the
basis for ensuring high level protection in relation to
Genetically modified food and feed whilst ensuring effective
functioning of the
Helen Stanley
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internal market.
Also lays down procedures for labelling, Authorisation &
supervision of genetically modified food & feed.
Imported Foods
The Trade in Animals and
Related Products (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012 No.
177)
01/07/2012 Give effect to EU law
concerning the import of animals and animal
products from other Member States and third countries.
The Trade in Animals and Related Products
(Scotland) Amendment Order 2012 (SSI 2012 No. 198)
Council Directive
89/662/EEC
Council Directive
90/425/EEC
Concerning veterinary checks
in intra-Community trade with a view to the completion of the
internal market. Concerning veterinary and
zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade
in certain live animals and products with a view to the
completion of the
Scott Sayers Tel:
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Council Directive 97/78/EC
Commission Decision
2007/275/EC
Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009
internal market.
Laying down the principles governing the organisation of
veterinary checks on products entering the Community from
third countries. Concerning lists of animals and
products to be subject to controls at border inspection posts
under Council Directives 91/496/EEC and 97/78/EC .
Laying down health rules as regards animal
by-products and derived products not intended for human
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consumption and
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002.
The Products of Animal Origin (Disease Control)
(Scotland) Order 2008
12/05/2008 This Order transposes in Scotland
Articles 3 and 4 of Council Directive 2002/99/EC
laying down the animal health rules governing the
production, processing, distribution and
introduction of products of animal origin for human
consumption.
Council Directive 2002/99/EC
Alastair Douglas Tel: 0300 244 9803
Marketing Standards The Eggs and
Chicks (Scotland) (No.2) Regulations 2008 (SSI 2008
19/12/2008 Revoke and
remake, with modifications, the Eggs and
The Eggs and Chicks
(Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2010
Council
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Egg Unit,
Scottish Government Rural Payments
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No. 395) Chicks
(Scotland) Regulations following adoption of
Council Regulation (EC) No. 1234/2007,
along with other listed EEC Regulations.
(SSI 2010 No. 450)
The Food Information (Scotland) Regulations 2014
Regulation
(EEC) No 2782/75 Commission
Regulation (EEC) No 1868/77 Regulation
(EEC) No 2782/75 Council
Regulation (EC) No 1028/2006 Commission Regulation (EC)
No 557/2007
and Inspections
Directorate Tel: 0300 244 9194
The Marketing of Horticultural Produce (Scotland)
Regulations 2009 (SI 2009 No. 23)
01/07/2009 Marketing of
Horticultural Produce
(Scotland)
Amendment
Regulations 2011
Single Common
Market Organisation
(Consequential
Caroline Boyd Tel: 0300 244 9299
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Amendments)
Regulations 2013.
The Olive Oil (Marketing
Standards) Regulations 1987 (SI 1987 No. 1783)
Revoked by SI 2003/2577
other than for any oil which was put into free circulation
before 1/11/03.
Kevin Matheson Tel:
0300 244 9144
The Olive Oil (Marketing Standards) Regulations 2003
(SI 2003 No. 2577)
01/11/2003 Provide for the application of Council Regulation
(EC) No 1513/2001 and Commission Regulation
(EC) No 1019/2002.
The Olive Oil (Marketing Standards) (Amendment)
Regulations 2004 CIF 2(b) & (c) 01/11/2005 All other 01/11/2004
The Olive Oil (Marketing Standards)
(Amendment) Regulations 2006 CIF 10/01/2007
Council Regulation (EC) No 1513/2001
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1019/2002
Amending Regulations No 136/66/EEC and (EC) No 1638/98
as regards the extension of the period of validity of the aid scheme
and the quality strategy for olive oil.
On marketing standards for olive oil.
Kevin Matheson Tel: 0300 244 9144
The Olive Oil
(Designations of
Revoked other
than for any oil
Commission
Regulation (EC)
Concerning
marketing
Kevin Matheson
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Origin)
Regulations 1999 ( SI 1999 No. 1513)
which was put
into free circulation before 1st November
2003.
No. 2815/98 standards for
olive oil.
0300 244 9144
The Organic
Products Regulations 2009 (SI 2009 No. 842)
27/04/2009 Provide for the
administration and enforcement of Council
Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 on organic
production and labelling of organic products.
The Organic Products
(Amendments) Regulations 2010 (SI 2010 No. 1902) CIF 01/10/2010
Council
Regulation (EC) No 834/2007
On organic
production and labelling of organic products and repealing
Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91.
Kevin Matheson
Tel: 0300 244 9144
The Preserved Sardines (Marketing Standards)
(Scotland)
26/06/1990 Provide for the execution and enforcement of directly
applicable
The Food Safety Act 1990 (Consequential Modifications) (Scotland) Order
1990 (SI 1990 No.
Council Regulation (EEC) No. 2136/89
Laying down common marketing standards for
preserved
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Regulations 1990 (
SI 1990 No 1139)
Community
provisions relating to the marketing of preserved
sardines in the Community set out in Council Regulation
(EEC) No. 2136/89.
2625)
Revokes Reg 3.
sardines.
The Sea Fish (Marketing Standards) (Scotland)
Regulations 2004 (SSI 2004 No. 498)
14/12/2004 Make provision for the enforcement in Scotland of
Community Regulations laying down common
marketing standards and related rules as to
marketing for certain species of sea fish, including
shellfish.
Council Regulation (EC) No. 104/2000
On the common organisation of the markets in fishery and
aquaculture products.
Lorraine McEwan Tel: 0300 244 9149
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Pesticides
The Pesticides (Maximum Residue Levels) (Scotland)
Regulations 2008 (SSI No. 2008/342)
18/11/2008 Provide for the enforcement of EU provisions setting
maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and
feed of plant and animal origin.
Council Directive 91/414/EEC (Repealed by
Regulation (EC)
No 1107/2009)
Council
Regulation (EC) No 396/2005
Concerning the placing of plant protection products on the
market. Regulation on maximum residue
levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and
animal origin and amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC
(Repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009).
Marie Coventry Tel: 0300 244 9501
Poultrymeat
The Poultrymeat (Scotland)
10/10/2011 Make provision for the
The Food Safety (Sampling and
Kevin Matheson Tel:
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Regulations 2011
(SSI No. 2011/318
enforcement
and execution of directly applicable European
marketing standards relating to poultrymeat.
Qualifications)
(Scotland) Regulations 2013 CIF 06/04/2013
0300 244 9144
Protection of Food Names
Regulation 510/2006
EC Reg. 1898/2006
EC Reg. 509/2006
EC Reg.
1216/2007
Regulation (EU)
No 1151/2012
On the protection of geographical
indications and designations of origin for agriculture
products and foodstuffs.
Fraser Dryburgh Tel:
0131 244 9290
Scotch Whisky & Spirit Drinks
The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 ( SI 2009 No 2890)
23/11/2009 Additional national requirements required by
Regulation (EC) No 110/2008
On the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the
Neil Sinclair Tel: 0300 244 9280
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Regulation
(EC) No 110/2008 on the definition, description,
presentation, labelling and the protection of
geographical indications of spirit drink
protection of
geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing Council
Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89.
The Scotch Whisky Order 1990 (SI 1990 No.
998)
01/06/1990 Neil Sinclair Tel: 0300 244 9280
The Spirit Drink Regulations 2008 (SI 2008 No 3206)
16/01/2009 Provide for the enforcement of Regulation (EC) No
110/2008 on the definition, description, presentation,
labelling and the protection of geographical
indications of
Regulation (EC) No 110/2008
On the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the
protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and
repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89.
Neil Sinclair Tel: 0300 244 9280
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spirit drink.
TSE Legislation
The Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (Scotland)
Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 177)
28/05/2010 Provide for the enforcement of the EU regulations,
which lay down rules for the prevention, control and
eradication of certain TSEs. Also prohibits placing on the
market of Products derived from animals born
or reared within the UK before 01/08/96 and
authorises certain MSs to revise their annual BSE
monitoring
Regulation 999/2001/EC of the European Parliament and
of the Council Commission Decision
2009/719/EC amended by Decision 2010/66/EU
Commission Decision 2007/411/EC
Commission Regulations (EC) No. 956/2008 and
(EC) No. 163/2009 Commission Regulation (EC)
No. 103/2009
Lays down rules for the prevention, control and
eradication of certain transmissible spongiform
encephalopathies. Authorises certain MSs to revise their
annual BSE monitoring programmes. Prohibits placing
on the market of products derived from animals born or reared
within the UK before 1/8/1996. Amends Annex IV to
999/2001/EC.
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programmes.
Veterinary Medicines
The Animals and Animal Products (Examination for
Residues and Maximum Residue Limits)(England and Scotland)
Regulations 2015
787/2015 Implement Directive 1996/23/EC.
Sets out restrictions on veterinary medicinal
substances that can be used to treat food-producing
animals, offences relating to possession of
banned substances for use in food-producing
animals as growth promoters and for the sale of
animals/animal products
The Official Feed and Food Controls (Scotland)
Regulations 2005 (SI 2005 No. 616) CIF 01/01/2006
The Food Safety (Sampling and Qualifications)
(Scotland) Regulations 2013 CIF 06/04/2013
Council Directive 1996/23
Council Directive 1996/22
Regulation (EC) 470/2009
Commission Regulation (EU) 37/2010
Implements Commission Decision 2000/68
Jesus Gallego Tel: 0300 244 9796
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containing
residues of vet medicines at illegal levels.
Veterinary
Medicines Directorate Tel: 01932 336911
Veterinary
Medicines Directorate Tel: 01932 336911
The Charges for Residues Surveillance
Regulations 2006 (SI 2006 No. 2285)
01/10/2006 Implement charges applicable to
food industry to cover residues surveillance
costs
The Charges for Residues Surveillance
(Amendment) Regulations 2011 CIF 09/01/2012
The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2011 (SI 2011 No.
2159)
01/10/2011 Implement Directive 2001/82/EC
The Veterinary Medicines (Amendment) Regulations 2012
CIF 01/12/2012
Directive 2001/82/EC
Commission Regulation (EC)
1234/2008
Concerning the manufacture, use and supply of veterinary
medicines, medicated feed and specified feed additives.
Introduces a new fees structure
concerning the examination of variations to the terms of the
Marketing
Detailed guidance notes available
on VMD website: www.vmd.defra.gov.u
k Guidance Notes
13,16 & 17 have content relating
specifically
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Council
Directive 90/167
Commission Directive 91/412/EEC
Regulation (EC) 1831/2003
Authorisations for
medicinal products for human use and veterinary
medicinal products. Laying down
conditions governing the preparation, placing on the
market and use of medicated feedingstuffs.
Laying down the principles and guidelines of good
manufacturing practice for veterinary medicinal
products. On additives for use in animal
to food
producing animals
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nutrition, in so far
as it applies to veterinary medicinal products used in
feeding stuffs.
The Charges for Residues Surveillance Regulations 2006
01/10/2006 The Charges for Residues Surveillance (Amendment)
Regulations 2011 09/01/2012
Eric Crutcher Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) [email protected]
efra.gsi.gov.uk
Weights and Measure Legislation
Weights and
Measures Act 1985
The Weights and
Measures (Intoxicating Liquor) (Amendment) Order 2001 (SI 2001 No
1322) The Weights and
Measures (Intoxicating Liquor) (Amendment) Order 1994 (SI 1994 No
18830
National
Measurement Office Tel: 020 8943 7272
Businesses or
members of the
public who have
queries or
complaints
regarding the law
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The Weights and Measures (Food) (Amendments) Regulations 2014
Article 9 1 (e) of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on net quantitiy
Enables the enforcement of weights and measures
requirements in the EU Food Information to Consumers
Regulation.
on weights and
measures should
visit the Consumer
Direct website for
more information
or telephone
0845 404 0506.
The Weights and
Measures (Packaged Goods) Regulations 2006 (SI 2006 No. 659)
06/04/2006 The Weights and
Measures (Food) (Amendments) Regulations 2014
Article 9 1 (e) of
Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on net quantity
Enables the
enforcement of weights and measures requirements in
the EU Food Information to Consumers Regulation.
The Weights and Measures (Specified Quantities) (Pre-
packed Products) Regulations 2009 ( SI 2009 No. 663)
11/04/09
The Weights and Measures Act
01/09/1984 The Weights and Measures (Food)
Article 9 1 (e) of Regulation (EU)
Enables the enforcement of
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1963 (Cheese,
Fish, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Meat and Poultry) Order 1984 (SI
1984 No. 1315)
(Amendments)
Regulations 2014
No 1169/2011
on Net quantity
weights and
measures requirements in the EU Food Information to
Consumers Regulation.
The Weights and Measures (Miscellaneous Foods) Order
1988 (SI 1988 No. 2040)
01/01/1989 The Weights and Measures (Food) (Amendments) Regulations 2014
Article 9 1 (e) of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on net quantity
Enables the enforcement of weights and measures
requirements in the EU Food Information to Consumers
Regulation.
The Weights and Measures (Intoxicating Liquor) Order
1988 (SI 1998 No. 2039)
01/01/1989 The Weights and Measures (Intoxicating Liquor) (Amendment) Order
1994 (SI 1994 No 18830 The Weights and
Measures (Food) (Amendments) Regulations 2014
Article 9 1 (e) of
Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on net quantitiy
Enables the
enforcement of weights and measures requirements in
the EU Food
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Information to
Consumers Regulation.
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Recently Revoked Legislation ( within last 2 years ) Date Revoked Revoked By
The Honey (Scotland) Regulations 2003 24/06/2015 The Honey (Scotland) Regulations 2015
The Foodstuffs Suitable for People Intolerant to Gluten Regulations 2010
20/07/2016 The Food Information (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016
Regulations 26 and 27 of the Infant Formula and follow-on Formula (Scotland) Regulations 2007
20/07/2016 The Foods for Specific Groups (Scotland) Regulations 2016
The Notification of Marketing of Food for particular Nutritional Uses (Scotland) Regulations 2007
20/07/2016 The Foods for Specific Groups (Scotland) Regulations 2016
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List of Legislation Expected To Come Into Force In The Next 12 Months
CIF Date Title Purpose EU legislation
Unknown – delayed further
for agreement across UK whether to proceed.
The Jam and Similar Products (Scotland) Regulations 2017
To amend the Scottish regulations to take account of the reduced soluble solids content (i.e sugar
level) for jam, extra jam, jelly, extra jelly, marmalade and sweetened chestnut purée The specific ‘reduced sugar jam’ 25-50% category
has also been removed, as this has been succeeded by Regulation EC 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims on foods.
December 2016 The Animal Feed (Scotland) Amendment
Regulations 2016
To provide enforcement provisions for
Commission Regulations 2015/327 and 2015/2294 amending the Annexes of 1831/2003 as regards placing on the market and conditions of use of additives consisting of preparations.
Commission Regulation
(EU) 2015/327 Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/2294
102
December 2016 The Caseins and Caseinates (Scotland)
Regulations 2016
To transpose and provide the enforcement provisions for Directive (EU) 2015/2203 on
caseins and caseinates intended for human consumption.
This is in order to:
Take account of other legislation adopted
in the meantime, notably with regard to food law;
Align the compositional requirements of the products concerned to the relevant internation standard issued by Codex Alimentarius; and
Update the approach used in Directive 83/417/EEC which conferred powers on
the European Commission in order to implement some of its provisions.
Directive (EU) 2015/2203
103
Summer 2017 The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food
(Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2017
To provide the enforcement provisions for Commission Regulation EC 282/2008 on recycled
plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with foods and amendments to Commission Regulation (EU) 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.
Possibly also to provide enforcement provisions
for an EC Regulation on the use of Bisphenol A in varnishings and coatings intended to come into contact with food and amending Regulation EU 10/2011 on the use of BPA in plastic food contact materials.
Regulation (EC) No 2023/2006,
as amended by Regulation (EC) No 282/2008
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Index
A
Agriculture Act........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Alcoholic Liquor
Definition of Cider ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................76
Duties Act ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................76
Animal Feed ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Feed (Sampling and Analysis and Specified Undesirable Subs tances.............................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Hygiene and Enforcement .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
B
Bread and Flour .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................41
C
Casein and Caseinates.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................42
Cocoa and Chocolate Products ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................43
Coffee Extracts and Chicory Extracts .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................43
Condensed and Dried Milk .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................44
Contaminants ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
D
Drinking Milk............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................76
E
Emergency Prohibitions
Dagety Bay ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................25
Dounreay Nuclear Establishment......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................25
F
Fish Labelling ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................45
Food & Environment Protection Act......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................77
Food Additives .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................49
105
Food Contact Materials
Teats and Dummies ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................31
Food for Particular Nutritional Uses
Addition of substances.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................51
Foods for Special Medical Purposes..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................53
Use in Energy Restricted Diets...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................52
Food Hygiene...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Food Labelling
1996 Regulations ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................54
Added Phytosterols or Phytostanols .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................25
Beef & Veal..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................80
Food Labelling Regulations.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................72
Food Safety Act.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Food Safety Act 1990 amendments.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................69
Fruit Juices and Nectars ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................57
G
Genetically Modified Organisms
Animal Feed ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................26
Contained Use.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................27
Deliberate Release..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................81
Genetically Modified Food Scotland .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................26
Risk Assessment – Records and Exemption......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................27
Traceability and Labelling ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................27
Transboundary Movements ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................28
H
Honey .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................57
I
Imported Foods .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................82
Meat (Disease Control) ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................84
Other Member States & third countries...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................82
Imports
106
Plastic Kitchenware from China.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................36
Speficied Products from China ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................37
Infants and Young Children
Processed Cereal-based Foods ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................63
Irradiation ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................23
L
Lot Marking..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................49
M
Marketing Standards
Eggs & Chicks ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................84
Horticulture.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................85
Olive Oil ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................86
Olive Oil (Designations of Origin) ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................86
Organic Products ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................87
Preserved Sardines .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................87
Sea Fish................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................88
Materials and Articles in Contact with Food .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................29
N
Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................60
Novel Foods
Fees......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................32
Ingredients ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................32
O
Official Controls
Feed and Food 2005 ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................33
Feed and Food Controls 2009............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................33
Fishery Products .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Meat charges ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................31
P
Pesticides .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................89
107
Poultrymeat .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................90
Products Containing Meat ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................60
Protection of Food Names......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................90
S
Scotch Whisky & Spirit Drinks ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................90
T
Tranmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................92
V
Veterinary Medicines..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................94
Charges for Inspections & Controls...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................96
Charges for surveillance .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................94
Residues ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................93
Vitamins and Minerals ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................41
W
Weights & Measures...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................96
Cheese, Fish, Fresh Fruit & Veg) ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................98
Intoxicating Liquor..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................99
Miscellaneous Foods ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................98
Packaged Goods..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................97
Pre-packed Products ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................97
108
109
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Food Standards Scotland
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Old Ford Road Aberdeen
AB11 5RL
Tel: 01224 285100 Email: [email protected]
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