Scottish Food and Feed Law Guide - Food Standards …€¦ · · 2017-08-01This document has been prepared by Food Standards Scotland ... the texts published in the Official Journal

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. Further, the

consolidated texts of EU Legislation referred to are intended for use as documentation tools and the institutions do not assume any liability for their

content. Please note that these texts do not provide a definitive position with respect to the law in force. For legal purposes please refer to

the texts published in the Official Journal.

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Scottish Food and Feed Law Guide

Contents

Document control .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Understanding links to EU legislation on Eurlex ............................................................................................................................................................ 8

Framework Legislation .................................................................................................................................................................................................10

Food Safety Legislation ................................................................................................................................................................................................12

Food Standards Legislation ..........................................................................................................................................................................................42

The Food Safety Act 1990 amendments ......................................................................................................................................................................70

The Food Labelling Regulations 1996(SI 1996 No. 1499) amendments ......................................................................................................................73

The Framework Agreement ..........................................................................................................................................................................................76

FSS Code of Practice for Scotland ...............................................................................................................................................................................76

Food Legislation led by Other Government Departments ............................................................................................................................................77

Recently Revoked Legislation ....................................................................................................................................................................................103

List of Legislation Expected To Come Into Force In The Next 12 Months ..................................................................................................................104

Index ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................107

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Document control

Title Issue Date Amendments made

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

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2008/342/made


http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/787/contents/made



http://www.legislation.gov.uk/all?title=The%20Products%20Containing%20Meat%20etc%20%28Scotland%29%20Amendment%20Regulations%202016


http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2016/84/regulation/1/made


http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2014/312/contents/made

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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

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/410/made/data.pdf









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FSS Food and Feed Law in Scotland Guide 15 04/2017 - TARP Reg 25/072/S - Regulation (EU) 2017/129 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 743/2013 introducing protective measures on imports of bivalve molluscs from Turkey intended for human consumption, as regards its period of application.

- The Caseins and Caseinates (Scotland) (No.2) Regulations 2016 (SSI No. 2016/422)

- Moved The Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) Regulations 2014, The Genetically Modified Organisms (Risk Assessment)(records and Exemptions) Regulations 1996 and The Genetically modified Organisms (Transboundary Movements)(Scotland) Regulations 2005 to reflect that these are the responsibility of Scottish Government.

- More information provided on European legislation enforced by the The Food Additives, Flavourings, Enzymes and Extraction Solvents (Scotland) Regulations 2013.

FSS Food and Feed Law in Scotland Guide 16 08/2017 - The Products of Animal Origin (Disease Control) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2009

- Updated EU regulation links to consolidated versions for Novel Foods, GM, Fish Labelling, Caseins and Caseinates and Foods for Specific Groups inc baby food, diet replacement, infant formula and foods for special medical purposes.

- Updates on legislation on materials and articles in contact with food and bottled water that is expected to come into force in the next 12 months

- The Milk and Dairies (Scotland) Regulations 1990 included.

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1990/2507/regulation/2/made

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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)

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

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/search.html?type=advanced&DC_CODED=13






http://eur-lex.europa.eu/search.html?type=advanced&CT_CODED=D-AL

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/search.html?type=advanced&CT_CODED=MARI

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/search.html?type=advanced&CT_CODED=RAPL

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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.

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/search.html?type=advanced&CC_1_CODED=13



http://eur-lex.europa.eu/procedure/EN/186830

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/AUTO/?uri=CELEX:12002E095&qid=1398164041173

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/AUTO/?uri=CELEX:12002E251&qid=1398164041173

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/AUTO/?uri=CELEX:31980L0590&qid=1398164041173

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/AUTO/?uri=CELEX:31989L0109&qid=1398164041173

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/AUTO/?uri=CELEX:52003PC0689&qid=1398164041173

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/AUTO/?uri=CELEX:32009R0596&qid=1398164041173

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/AUTO/?uri=CELEX:02004R1935-20090807&qid=1398164041173

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/AUTO/?uri=CELEX:52008PC0071&qid=1398164041173

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/content/help/faq/intro.html

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Framework Legislation

Legislation (SSI/SI)

Came into force date (CIF)

Explanatory summary

Amended by/CIF date EU legislation and amendments

EU explanatory summary

Link to guidance


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

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/40/contents


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Came into force date (CIF)

Explanatory summary



Link to guidance


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 70.



http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?qid=1496314731229&uri=CELEX:02002R0178-20140630


http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/fsactguide.pdf

http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/fsactguide.pdf

http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/fsa1782002guidance.pdf



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Food Safety Legislation


CIF date Explanatory summary



Link to guidance


The Animal Feed (Scotland) Regulations 2010 ( SSI 2010 No. 373) (as amended)

23/11/2010 Provide for the enforcement requirements for the EU rules on the marketing of feed and the use of feed additives and undesirables within 1831/2003 and 767/2009.

The Animal Feed (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2017

The Feed (Hygiene and Enforcement) and Animal Feed (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013

Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 Commission Directive 82/475/EEC Directive 2002/32/EC Commission Directive 2008/38/EC

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 materials which may be used for labelling compound feed for pets (and, inter alia, other non-food producing animals).

Feed marketing EU guides to good feed hygiene practice









http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX:31982L0475&qid=1398168253128




http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?qid=1404919564926&uri=CELEX:02002L0032-20131227


http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-%20%20%20%20%20content/EN/TXT/?%20%20%20%20qid=1460018613213&uri=CELEX:32008L0038



https://ec.europa.eu/food/safety/animal-feed/feed-marketing_en

https://ec.europa.eu/food/safety/animal-feed/feed-marketing_en

https://ec.europa.eu/food/safety/animal-feed/feed-hygiene/guides-good-practice_en




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Link to guidance


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. Consolidated version can be found here. 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





http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/84/introduction/made





http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX:32006R1881&qid=1398168373178











http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/guidancecif09.pdf



http://www.food.gov.uk/scotland/regsscotland/regsguidscot/samplingadmyco




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Link to guidance


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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Link to guidance


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

















http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2011:320:0018:0023:EN:PDF






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Link to guidance


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.







http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32014R0488&from=EN







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Link to guidance


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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Link to guidance


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 Feed (Hygiene and Enforcement) and Animal Feed (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI No. 340) The Feed (Hygiene and Enforcement) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2009 (SSI 2009 No. 263) Provide FSS with the powers to authorise officers from other Scottish enforcement bodies to carry out certain primary production feed hygiene enforcement functions

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

https://ec.europa.eu/food/safety/animal-feed/feed-hygiene_en EU Guides to good feed hygiene practice


























https://ec.europa.eu/food/safety/animal-feed/feed-hygiene_en










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Link to guidance


The Feed (Hygiene and Enforcement) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2008 (SSI 2008 No. 201) CIF:20/6/08 (Revoke; Reg 5 of the Feed (Hygiene and Enforcement) (Scotland) Regulations 2005) to non medicinal Zootechnical additives The Feeding Stuffs (Scotland) and the Feed (Hygiene and Enforcement) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (SSI 2006 No. 578) (Reg 2 and the Schedules are revoked by The Animal Feed (Scotland) Regulations 2010)

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.

The Feed (Sampling and Analysis and Specified Undesirable

15/11/2010 Provide for the application and administration of

Commission Regulation (EC) No 152/2009

Lays down the sampling and analysis

Undesirable substances















https://ec.europa.eu/food/safety/animal-feed/undesirable-substances_en

https://ec.europa.eu/food/safety/animal-feed/undesirable-substances_en

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Link to guidance


Substances) (Scotland) Regulations 2010( SSI 2010 No. 354)

European Regulation 152/2009.

Commission Directive 2009/141/EC

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”)

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 are: EC Com Reg No. 852/2004, No. 853/2004 and No. 854/2004.

The Food Hygiene (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 69) Revise the list of community instruments listed in Schedule 1 to the 2006 Regulations and amend the Regulations by substituting revised offences and penalties and inserting new schedules regarding

Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 Regulation (EC) No 853/2004

Lays down the requirements for food business operators (including those operating at primary production level). Lays down additional requirements to certain food businesses

Food Hygiene: A Guide for Businesses Guidance on Temperature Control Legislation in the United Kingdom






























http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?qid=1485857959303&uri=CELEX:02004R0852-20090420http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?qid=1485857959303&uri=CELEX:02004R0852-20090420


http://eur-lex.europa.eu/search.html?DTN=0853&DTA=2004&qid=1485858044821&DTS_DOM=EU_LAW&type=advanced&lang=en&SUBDOM_INIT=CONSLEG&DTS_SUBDOM=CONSLEG

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/search.html?DTN=0853&DTA=2004&qid=1485858044821&DTS_DOM=EU_LAW&type=advanced&lang=en&SUBDOM_INIT=CONSLEG&DTS_SUBDOM=CONSLEG

http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/publication/hygieneguidebooklet.pdf



http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/tempcontrolguiduk.pdf






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Link to guidance


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).

slaughterhouses. The Food Hygiene (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012 No. 75) Update 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 be used on the carcasses of animals subject to emergency slaughter outside a slaughterhouse and on the meat and meat

Regulation (EC) No 854/2004 Regulation (EC) No

882/2004


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 microbiological criteria that food businesses have to comply with as provided by Article





http://eur-lex.europa.eu/search.html?DTN=0854&DTA=2004&qid=1485858107173&DTS_DOM=EU_LAW&type=advanced&lang=en&SUBDOM_INIT=CONSLEG&DTS_SUBDOM=CONSLEGhttp://eur-lex.europa.eu/search.html?DTN=0854&DTA=2004&qid=1485858107173&DTS_DOM=EU_LAW&type=advanced&lang=en&SUBDOM_INIT=CONSLEG&DTS_SUBDOM=CONSLEG

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/search.html?DTN=0854&DTA=2004&qid=1485858107173&DTS_DOM=EU_LAW&type=advanced&lang=en&SUBDOM_INIT=CONSLEG&DTS_SUBDOM=CONSLEGhttp://eur-lex.europa.eu/search.html?DTN=0854&DTA=2004&qid=1485858107173&DTS_DOM=EU_LAW&type=advanced&lang=en&SUBDOM_INIT=CONSLEG&DTS_SUBDOM=CONSLEG







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Link to guidance


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) Amend the Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations 2006 to revoke regulation 32A (special health mark) and Schedule 6A (the special health mark) (regulation 2(2) and (4)). Amends the Hygiene (Scotland)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 2074/2005 Commission Regulation (EC) No 2075/2005

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 where arrangements set out in Regulation for food businesses
























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Link to guidance


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) The Food Information (Scotland) Regulations 2014

Commission Regulation (EC) No 2076/2005 Commission Regulation (EC) No 101/2013 Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 Commission Regulation (EU) No 216/2014

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. Amends Regulation 2073/2005 as regards Salmonella in pig

Link to the European Sprouted Seeds Producers Association page with guidance



















http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?qid=1404384993112&uri=CELEX:32014R0216



http://www.freshfel.org/asp/what_we_do/index.asp?doc_id=673








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Link to guidance


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

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 regards the transport of liquid oils and fats by sea. Amends the














http://eur-lex.europa.eu/search.html?qid=1457432592948&text=579/2014&scope=EURLEX&type=quick&lang=en




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Link to guidance


Regulation (EU) No. 210/2013 (EC) No 882/2004

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 guidelines are not binding but serve to provide useful guidance to the Member States in the implementation



http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32006D0677

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Link to guidance


Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 2015/1375

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 2009 (SSI 2009 No. 261)

31/07/ 2009 Provide for control the treatment of food with ionising radiation and the importation and sale of irradiated food.

The Food Irradiation (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 328)

Directive 1999/2/EC

Applies to the manufacture, marketing and importation of foodstuffs treated with ionising radiation.

Explanatory Note: Legislation Controlling Contaminants in Food and Food















http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/legcontamfood.pdf







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Directive 1999/3/EC Commission Decision 2002/840/EC Amended by: Commission Decision 2004/691/EC; Commission Decision 2007/802/EC and Commission Decision 2010/172

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.

Irradiation.

The Food Protection (Emergency Prohibitions) (Dalgety Bay) (Scotland) Order

09/05/2012 Order made under the Food and Environment Protection Act 1985



http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX:32002D0840&qid=1398171817991

















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2012 (SSI 2012 No. 135)

(‘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 (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (SSI 2004 No.433)

15/11/2004 Provide for the enforcement of the feed-related provisions of EC Regulation No 1829/2003.

The Feeding Stuffs (Application to Zootechnical Additives Etc.) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (SSI 2005 No. 3362) Ensuring the Regulations apply to non-medicinal zootechnical additives as they apply to additives. The Feed (Sampling and Analysis and


Lays down Community procedures for the authorisation, supervision and labelling of genetically modified food and feed.

Genetically Modified Feed



http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2622/made/data.pdf




















https://ec.europa.eu/food/safety/animal-feed/genetically-modified-feed_en

https://ec.europa.eu/food/safety/animal-feed/genetically-modified-feed_en

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Specified Undesirable Substances) (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 354)

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.


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 (Traceability and Labelling) (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (SSI 2004 No. 438)

15/11/2004 Make provisions for execution and enforcement of Regulation (EC) 1830/2003 concerning traceability and labelling of genetically modified organisms and traceability of food and feed produced from genetically modified organisms and amending


Provides framework for the traceability of products consisting of or containing genetically modified organisms, and food and feed produced from genetically modified organisms.








http://www.food.gov.uk/sites/default/files/multimedia/pdfs/gmguidancent.pdf













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Directive 2001/18/EC, which is directly applicable.

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, 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

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. (Enforcement

National legislation on food contact materials: the Materials and Articles in Contact with Food Regulations 2012 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

























https://www.food.gov.uk/business-industry/manufacturers/contaminants-fcm-guidance/about-the-regulations/










http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/chemicalsafety/foodcontact/docs/guidance_active_and_intelligent_scofcah_231111_en.pdf















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Regulation (EC) No 450/2009 Commission Directive 2007/42/EC Council Directive 84/500/EEC as amended by Commission Directive

provisions for Regulation (EC No 282/2008 not yet implemented) Establishes requirements for the marketing of 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

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32009R0450&rid=1


http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32007L0042&rid=1








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2005/31/EC Council Directive 78/142/EEC Regulation (EC) No 1895/2005

analytical method for ceramic articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs. Deals with the use of vinly choloride monomer (VCM) 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 Milk and Dairies (Scotland) Regulations

01/01/1991 These Regulations still contain a duty on
















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1990 persons who milk cows or handle milk containers to notify a dairyman if they are suffering from an infectious disease (as described) and they further contain offence provisions for any breach by the individual or the dairyman.

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 1997 No. 1336)

16/06/1997 Establish a scale of fees to be paid to FSS when it processes requests to assess 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


Makes provision about the placing on the market of novel foods or novel food ingredients.





























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2000 No. 62)

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 The Food Enzyme (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (SSI 2009 No. 435)


Makes provision about the placing on the market of novel foods or novel food ingredients.

novel-foods-

checklist.pdf

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

The Official Feed and Food Controls (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 5)


Makes provision for the official controls performed to ensure the verification of

Guidance for Enforcement Officers on Regulation (EC) No.



















http://www.food.gov.uk/sites/default/files/multimedia/pdfs/novel-foods-checklist.pdf

http://www.food.gov.uk/sites/default/files/multimedia/pdfs/novel-foods-checklist.pdf













http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/ec6692009guidescot1007.pdf





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amended. Emergency declarations implemented under regulation 35. OFFC/2009/S/001 Pears from Turkey. OFFC/2009/S/002 Melamine in Milk and Milk Products from China. OFFC/2010/S/001 Pentachlorophenol and Dioxins in Guar Gum from India.

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 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)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 669/2009 Commission Implementing Regulation EU 2017/1142 (Annex 1).

compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare rules. Imposes increased level of official controls under 882 on imports of certain feed and food of non-animal origin. Regulation (EC) 669/2009 lays down the rules for the increased levels of official controls on imports of feed and food of non-animal origin. The specific feed and food is listed in Annex I. Commission

Implementing

Regulation (EU)

2017/1142 of 27

669/2009 (as amended by Regulation (EU) No. 212/2010) regarding the increased levels of official controls on imports of certain feed and food of non-animal origin and amending Decision 2006/504/EC

http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/offcreg2009s001.pdf

http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/offcreg2009s002.pdf

http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/offc2010s001.pdf
































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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.

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 – 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)

Commission Regulation (EU) No. 704/2014 amending Commission Regulation (EU) 211/2013.

June 2017

amending Annex I

to Regulation (EC)

No 669/2009 as

regards the list of

feed and food of

non- animal origin

subject to an

increased level of

official controls on

imports

Makes provision for the certification requirements for imports into the European Union of sprouts and seeds intended for the production of sprouts.

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=OJ:JOL_2016_003_R_0003&from=EN

http://www.food.gov.uk/sites/default/files/offc-2014-s-003.pdf













http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/333/pdfs/ssi_20130333_en.pdf













http://eur-lex.europa.eu/search.html?qid=1457432752752&text=(EU)%20No.%20704/2014&scope=EURLEX&type=quick&lang=en

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/search.html?qid=1457432752752&text=(EU)%20No.%20704/2014&scope=EURLEX&type=quick&lang=en

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/search.html?qid=1457432773249&text=(EU)%20211/2013.&scope=EURLEX&type=quick&lang=en

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/search.html?qid=1457432773249&text=(EU)%20211/2013.&scope=EURLEX&type=quick&lang=en

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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 – 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 the People’s Republic of China and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China.

Technical Guidelines on sampling




















https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/eurl/food-contact-materials



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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/importers/legislation POAO Reg 61/SCO/CHA/04 Sanitary conditions of fishery products from

Commission Decision 2007/82/EC































http://eur-lex.europa.eu/search.html?qid=1457432795159&text=2011/884/EU&scope=EURLEX&type=quick&lang=en





http://www.food.gov.uk/foodindustry/imports/importers/legislation



http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/decarationscotreg61070207.pdf

http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/decarationscotreg61070207.pdf





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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

http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/reg61declarationscot091007.pdf

http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/reg61declarationscot091007.pdf

http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/declaration200825.pdf

http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/poaoreg61scocha20.pdf

http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/poaoreg61scocha20.pdf

http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/poaoreg61035s.pdf









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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

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



http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/poaoreg61sco47s.pdf











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consigned from Japan. TARP Reg 25/072/S Bivalve molluscs from Turkey. TARP Reg 25/69/S Bivalve molluscs from Peru.

Com Reg

EU/2017/122

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


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
























http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/groups/dh_digitalassets/documents/digitalasset/dh_131235.pdf



















http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/breadflourguide.pdf







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The Casein and Caseinates (Scotland) (No2) Regulations 2016

Implement Directive 2015/2203 and prescribe definitions and descriptions for edible casein and caseinate products.

Directive (EU) 2015/2203

Makes provision on standards, marketing and labelling relating to caseins and caseinates intended for human consumption.

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

The Specified Sugar Products (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (SSI 2003 No. 527

Directive 1999/4/EC Lays down rules on the product names, descriptions, labelling and





http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?qid=1485869267136&uri=CELEX:32015L2203














http://www.food.gov.uk/scotland/regsscotland/regsguidscot/chocguidance













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coffee extracts and chicory extracts.

The Official Feed and Food Controls (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (SSI 2005 No. 616) regulation 41. The Food Information (Scotland) Regulations 2014.

composition and “specified declarations” of coffee extracts and Chicory extracts.

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

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


































http://www.food.gov.uk/scotland/regsscotland/regsguidscot/condenseguidance







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(Scotland) Regulations 2005 (SSI 2005 No. 616) regulation 41. The Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (SSI 2006 No 3) 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

05/10/2013

These Regulations, provide for the

The Fish Labelling (Scotland) Amendment

Council Regulation (EC) No. 1224/2009

Establishes a Community control

Seafish Guidance on























http://www.seafish.org/industry-support/legislation/traceability-and-labelling


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2013 (SSI 2013 No. 256)

execution and enforcement of Title 1, Chapter 2 of Council Regulation (EC) 104/2000 as applied by Commission 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

Regulations 2015 To modify Scottish regulations to reflect changes in EU legislation and the additional consumer information 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.

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 404/2011 Regulation (EU) No. 1379/2013

system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy. Lays down detailed rules for the implementation of 1224/2009 Common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products.

traceability and labelling UK commercial designations of fish Traceability and consumer information guidance












http://www.food.gov.uk/scotland/regsscotland/regsguidscot/designationlist-fish




http://www.foodstandards.gov.scot/sites/default/files/New%20Guidance%20on%20fish%20traceability%20and%20consumer%20information%20requirements.pdf




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2010 regulations. The new Regulation (Article 46) stipulates that all references to Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 shall be read as referring to 1379/2013. 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

The Food Information (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2015. CIF 19/01/2016

Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (FIC) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No

Covers EU general food labelling and nutrition labelling requirements.

Amends Article 36

Food Information regulations 2014 – summary guidance














https://www.food.gov.uk/sites/default/files/fir-guidance2014.pdf






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information to consumers. They also provide for certain national measures regarding food sold loose.

These Regulations make provision to specify “food information law” as required by Section 15A and enact section 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

1155/2013 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 78/2014 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014

(3) of FIC to include an implementing act regarding voluntary provision of information on the absence or reduced presence of gluten in food.

Amends FIC Annex II paragraph 1 regarding wheat species. Also amends FIC Annex III paragraph 5.1 to set out the phytostanols etc. are only to be used for people trying to lower blood cholesterol.

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gluten’ to be moved from the PARNUTS legislation to FIC (EU) No 1169/2011.

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.


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. Transposes the extraction solvent requirements Directive 2009/32/EC. The 2013

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

Food additives legislation: guidance notes






http://www.food.gov.uk/scotland/regsscotland/regsguidscot/foodlotmarkguid













https://www.food.gov.uk/business-industry/manufacturers/additives-supps-guidance/foodadlegguid




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Regulations revoke and replace all food additive type legislation. However, the four measures listed next have only been partially 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

Commission Regulation (EU) 1056/2012 Commission Regulation (EU) 562/2012 Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008

2000/13/EC Council Directive 2001/112/EC and Regulation 258/97/EC (as amended). Amends Regulation (EC) 1332/2008 on food enzymes Amends Commission Regulation (EU) 234/2011 with regard to specific data required for the risk assessment of food enzymes Lays down rules on food additives used in foods with a view to ensuring the effective functioning of the











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Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1334/2008 Commission

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, Regulation (EC) No. 2232/96 and Regulation (EC) No. 110/2008 and Directive 2000/13/EC. Establishes the






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Regulation (EU) 1321/2013 Commission Regulation (EU) 873/2012 Commission Regulation (EU) 872/2012

Union list of authorised smoke flavouring primary products for use as such in or on foods and/or the production of derived smoke flavourings Deals with transitional measures concerning the Union list of flavourings and source materials set out in Annex I to Regulation (EC) 1334/2008 Adopts the list of flavouring Substances provided for by Regulation (EC) 2232/96 introducing it in Annex I to Regulation (EC)










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Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 Council Directive 2009/32/EC

1334/2008 and repealing Commission Regulation (EC) 1565/2000 and Commission Decision 1999/217/EC Lays down specifications for food additives listed in Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008. Deals with extraction solvents in the production of foodstuffs

The Food for Particular Nutritional Uses (Addition of Substances for Specific Nutritional Purposes (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (SSI 2009 No. 427)

01/01/2010 Provide for the execution and enforcement of Commission Regulation 953/2009.


Makes provision for substances that may be added for nutritional purposes in foods for particular nutritional uses.


















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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 130)

01/11/2001 Implement Commission Directive 1999/21/EC on dietary foods for special medical purposes.

The Food Safety (Act of Accession concerning the Czech Republic and other States) (Consequential Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (SSI 2004 No. 395)

Commission Directive 1999/21/EC

Sets out rules for the composition and labelling of foods that are specifically formulated, processed and intended for the dietary










































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Link to guidance


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)

management of diseases, disorders or medical conditions of individuals who are being treated under medical supervision.

The Food Labelling Regulations 1996 (SI 1996 No. 1499) Please see the

01/06/1996 Set out general rules for the labelling of foods, implements Directive 2000/13/EC and Directive

Directive 2000/13/EC

Makes provision for the labelling of foodstuffs to be delivered as such to the ultimate

Food Labelling Regulations Guidance Notes


















http://www.food.gov.uk/scotland/regsscotland/regsguidscot/foodlabelregsguid




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Link to guidance


guidance column for details of the extent of revocation.

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.

Commission Directive 2008/5/EC Council Directive 90/496/EEC on nutrition labelling for foodstuffs Commission Directive 87/250/EEC Council Directive 89/398/EEC

consumer and certain aspects related to presentation and advertising. Also applies to foodstuffs intended for supply to mass caterers. Makes provision for foodstuffs for particular nutritional uses. Largely revoked Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 from 1 January 2014.

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 in force until December 2018.













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Link to guidance


Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013

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


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































http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_130237




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The Fruit Juices and Fruit Nectars (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013 No. 305)

20/11/2013

Implement Directive 2001/112/EC in Scotland – Prescribes definitions and reserved descriptions for certain designated fruit juice products.


Directive 89/397 Council Directive 2001/112/EC Directive 2009/106/EC Directive 2012/12/EU

Makes provision 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 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

Regulation 31(2) CIF

Give effect to Directives

The Infant Formula and Follow on Formula


Lays down compositional and

Guidance Notes Infant





















http://eur-lex.europa.eu/search.html?qid=1457013553402&text=Directive%202014/63/EU&scope=EURLEX&type=quick&lang=en







http://www.food.gov.uk/scotland/regsscotland/regsguidscot/infantformula


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Link to guidance


(Scotland) Regulations (SSI 2007 No. 549)

on 01/01/2010 and otherwise 11/01/2008.

2006/141/EEC, Directive 1999/21/EC and Directive 92/52/EEC. Prohibits the marketing of infant formula or follow on formula unless conditions are met.

(Scotland) Amendment 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.

labelling 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

formula and Follow-on Formula Regulations 2007 as amended

























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countries.

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


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

04/02/2004 Provide an exception for certain meat products, restricts the

The Products Containing Meat etc (Scotland) Amendment

Labelling and Composition of Meat














http://www.food.gov.uk/scotland/regsscotland/regsguidscot/jamregguidnotes2003







http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/publication/jamfactsheetscotland2010.pdf

http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/publication/jamfactsheetscotland2010.pdf
















http://www.food.gov.uk/scotland/regsscotland/regsguidscot/meatproductguidancescot



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2014 (SSI 2014 No. 289)

use of reserved descriptions and provides additional labelling requirements for certain meat products.

Regulations 2016 The Meat 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)

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-

Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water Regulations 2007 (As Amended) Guidance Note




https://consult.defra.gov.uk/food/meat-products-england-regulations-2014/supporting_documents/MPR%20technical%20guidance.pdf








































http://www.food.gov.uk/foodindustry/guidancenotes/foodguid/waterguidance









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The Natural Mineral 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 115/2010 Euratom Regulation 2013/51

enriched air for the treatment of natural mineral waters and spring 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,

Regulation (EU) No. 609/2013

Replacement for PARNUTS regime.

Provides a framework and gives general requirements for food intended for infants and young




























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and total diet replacement for 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

children, food for special medical 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
















http://www.foodstandards.gov.scot/guidance-compliance-regulation-ec-19242006-nutrition-and-health-claims-made-foods








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nutrition and health claims 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)

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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The Plant Protection 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

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.





http://www.legislation.gov.uk/all?title=The%20Food%20Information%20%28Scotland%29%20Regulations%202014




























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Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 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


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

The Specified Sugar Product Regulations 2003 Guidance Notes

























http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/specsugaregs.pdf






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foodstuffs – extraction solvents 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

Guidance on legislation for spreadable fats and other yellow fat spreads.




















http://www.food.gov.uk/scotland/regsscotland/regsguidscot/spreadablefatguide






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Council Regulation (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





http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2936/contents/made?text=wine%20standards





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The Food Labelling Regulations 1996 amendments are listed and can be found on page 73.

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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





http://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2002/3/contents







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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 Food (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


https://www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/regulation/foodlaw









http://www.legislation.gov.uk/all?title=The%20Food%20%28Scotland%29%20Act%202015

http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/foodlaw/guidance/docs/guidance_rev_8_en.pdf

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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







http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2936/introduction/made



http://www.food.gov.uk/scotland/regsscotland/regsguidscot/nutlabelguid

http://www.food.gov.uk/northernireland/niregulation/niguidancenotes/usebydateguid

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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/

http://www.foodstandards.gov.scot/food-safety-standards/regulation-and-enforcement-food-laws-scotland/audit-and-monitoring

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)


Amended by/CIF date

EU Legislation and amendments


Link to guidance

Contact details


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











http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/3235/made?match-1









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Amended by/CIF date



Link to guidance

Contact details


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


Animal By-Products Regulations

The Animal By-Products (Enforcement) (Scotland)

01/12/2013

Revokes the 2011 ABPE Scotland Regs. and the


Laying down health rules as regards animal by-products and

http://www.gov.scot/Topics/farmingrural/Agr

Ian Cox Tel: 0300 244 9813













http://www.gov.scot/Topics/farmingrural/Agriculture/animal-welfare/ABPs




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Amended by/CIF date



Link to guidance

Contact details


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 Commission Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009

derived products not intended for human consumption

iculture/animal-welfare/ABPs







http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02011R0142-20170222&qid=1494932503209&from=EN







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Amended by/CIF date



Link to guidance

Contact details


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.

Beef Labelling Scheme Regulations

The Beef and Veal Labelling (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No.

25/01/2009 Provide for the enforcement of compulsory beef labelling schemes


Establishing a system for the identification and registration of bovine animals

Heather Curran Tel: 0131 244 9256









http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2010/402/contents/made?text=%22Beef%20and%20veal%20labelling%22#match-1









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Amended by/CIF date



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Contact details


402)

Commission Regulation (EC) 1825/2000 Commission Regulation (EC) 1234/2007 Commission Regulation (EC) 566/2008

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 Rules regarding the marketing of the meat of bovine animals aged 12 months or less













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Contact details


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


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 internal market. Also lays down procedures for labelling, Authorisation & supervision of

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genetically modified food & feed.

The Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) Regulations 2014 (SI 2014 No. 1663)

01/10/2014 Implements Directive 2009/41/EC on the contained use of genetically modified microorganisms.

Repealing Directive 90/219/EEC (as amended).

Directive (EC) 41/2009

Lays down common measures for the contained 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. Prescribes the period for which records

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)


































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must be kept of risk assessments and provides for exemptions from the requirement to carry out risk assessments.

The Medicines (Marketing Authorisations etc.) Amendment Regulations 2005 (SI 2005 No. 2759)

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.


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.


Imported Foods















http://eur-lex.europa.eu/search.html?qid=1457437897261&text=.%201946/2003.&scope=EURLEX&type=quick&lang=en

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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 Council Directive 97/78/EC

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 internal market. Laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from

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Commission Decision 2007/275/EC Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009

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 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

The Products of Animal Origin (Disease Control) (Scotland) Amendment Order

Council Directive 2002/99/EC

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http://www.legislation.gov.uk/all?title=The%20Products%20of%20Animal%20Origin%20%28Disease%20Control%29%20%28Scotland%29%20Amendment%20Order%202009





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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. The 2008 Order was amended in 2009 by The Products of Animal Origin (Disease Control) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2009. The amendment

2009


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introduced controls on SVD seropositive pigs (incl. requirement to slaughter only in a designated slaughterhouse) and included amendments in respect of restricted meat from restricted poultry intended for supply on the domestic market.

Marketing Standards

The Eggs and Chicks (Scotland) (No.2) Regulations 2008 (SSI 2008 No. 395)

19/12/2008 Revoke and remake, with modifications, the Eggs and Chicks (Scotland) Regulations

The Eggs and Chicks (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 450) The Food Information

Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 Regulation (EEC) No 2782/75




















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following adoption of Council Regulation (EC) No. 1234/2007, along with other listed EEC Regulations.

(Scotland) Regulations 2014

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1868/77 Regulation (EEC) No 2782/75 Council Regulation (EC) No 1028/2006 Commission Regulation (EC) No 557/2007

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

Amendments)

Regulations 2013.

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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.


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.


The Olive Oil (Designations of Origin) Regulations 1999 (

Revoked other than for any oil which was put into free

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 2815/98

Concerning marketing standards for olive oil.














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SI 1999 No. 1513)

circulation before 1st November 2003.

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


On organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91.


The Preserved Sardines (Marketing Standards) (Scotland) Regulations 1990 (

26/06/1990 Provide for the execution and enforcement of directly applicable Community

The Food Safety Act 1990 (Consequential Modifications) (Scotland) Order 1990 (SI 1990 No. 2625)

Council Regulation (EEC) No. 2136/89

Laying down common marketing standards for preserved sardines.

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SI 1990 No 1139) provisions relating to the marketing of preserved sardines in the Community set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No. 2136/89.

Revokes Reg 3.

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

Pesticides

The Pesticides 18/11/2008 Provide for the Council Concerning the Marie Coventry













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(Maximum Residue Levels) (Scotland) Regulations 2008 (SSI No. 2008/342)

enforcement of EU provisions setting maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin.

Directive 91/414/EEC (Repealed by

Regulation (EC)

No 1107/2009)


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).

Tel: 0300 244 9501

Poultrymeat

The Poultrymeat (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (SSI No. 2011/318

10/10/2011 Make provision for the enforcement and execution of directly applicable European marketing standards

The Food Safety (Sampling and Qualifications) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 CIF 06/04/2013






















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relating to poultrymeat.

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,


On the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing Council
















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presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drink

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 spirit drink.


On the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89.


TSE Legislation

The Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies

28/05/2010 Provide for the enforcement of the EU

Regulation 999/2001/EC of the European

Lays down rules for the prevention,

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(Scotland) Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 177)

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 programmes.

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

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.

Veterinary Medicines

The Animals and Animal Products (Examination for Residues and Maximum Residue

787/2015 Implement Directive 1996/23/EC. Sets out restrictions on

The Official Feed and Food Controls (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (SI 2005 No. 616)

Council Directive 1996/23 Council

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Limits)(England and Scotland) Regulations 2015

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 containing residues of vet medicines at illegal levels.

CIF 01/01/2006 The Food Safety (Sampling and Qualifications) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 CIF 06/04/2013

Directive 1996/22

Regulation (EC) 470/2009

Commission Regulation (EU) 37/2010 Implements Commission Decision 2000/68

Veterinary Medicines Directorate Tel: 01932 336911

The Charges for Residues Surveillance Regulations 2006 (SI 2006 No.

01/10/2006 Implement charges applicable to food industry to cover

The Charges for Residues Surveillance (Amendment) Regulations 2011

















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2285)

residues surveillance costs

CIF 09/01/2012 Veterinary Medicines Directorate Tel: 01932 336911

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 Council

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 Authorisations for medicinal products for human use and veterinary medicinal products. Laying down

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Directive 90/167 Commission Directive 91/412/EEC Regulation (EC) 1831/2003

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 nutrition, in so far as it applies to veterinary medicinal products used in feeding stuffs.

The Charges for Residues

01/10/2006 The Charges for Residues

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Surveillance Regulations 2006

Surveillance (Amendment) Regulations 2011 09/01/2012

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 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

National Measurement Office Tel: 020 8943 7272 Businesses or

members of the

public who have

queries or

complaints

regarding the law

on weights and

measures should

visit the Consumer

Direct website for

more information

or telephone

0845 404 0506.






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Regulation.

The Weights and Measures (Packaged Goods) Regulations 2006 (SI 2006 No. 659)

06/04/2006 The Weights and Measures (Food) (Amendments) Regulations 2014


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 1963 (Cheese, Fish, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Meat and Poultry) Order 1984 (SI 1984 No. 1315)

01/09/1984 The Weights and Measures (Food) (Amendments) Regulations 2014

Article 9 1 (e) of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on Net quantity.


The Weights and Measures

01/01/1989 The Weights and Measures (Food)

Article 9 1 (e) of Regulation (EU)

Enables the enforcement of




























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(Miscellaneous Foods) Order 1988 (SI 1988 No. 2040)

(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 (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






















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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

The Caseins and Caseinates (Scotland) Regulations 1986 22/12/2016 The Caseins and Caseinates (Scotland) (No2) Regulations 2016

The Caseins and Caseinates (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 1990

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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.

23 March 2017 The Animal Feed (Scotland) Amendment

Regulations 2017

To provide for the execution and enforcement of Commission Regulations 2015/327 amending the Annexes of Regulation 1831/2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition, as regards requirements for placing on the market and conditions of use of additives consisting of preparations.

Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/327 Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/2294

Autumn 2017 The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food

(Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2017

To provide the enforcement provisions for Commission Directive (EU) 2016/1416 amending and correcting Commission Regulation (EU) 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.

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Autumn 2017 The Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and

Bottled Drinking Water (Scotland) Amendment

Regulations 2017

To transpose the provisions of Commission Directive 2015/1787 impacting on spring water and bottled drinking water by amending Annex II of Council Directive 1998/83 (the Drinking Water Directive) . This removes the need for local authority check and audit monitoring as it is considered that existing requirements in other food safety legislation are sufficient.

Commission Directive 2015/1787

Late 2017 The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food

(Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2017

To provide the enforcement provisions for Commission Regulation (EC) No 282/2008 on recycled plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.

Possibly also to provide for a potential 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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January 2018 The Novel Food (Scotland) Regulations 2018 To provide the enforcement provisions for Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 on novel foods, amending Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 and repealing Regulation (EC) 258/97 and Commission Regulation (EC) 1852/2001

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Index

A

Agriculture Act ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................10

Alcoholic Liquor

Definition of Cider .....................................................................................................................................................................................................77

Duties Act..................................................................................................................................................................................................................77

Animal Feed .................................................................................................................................................................................................................12

Feed (Sampling and Analysis and Specified Undesirable Substances .....................................................................................................................19

Hygiene and Enforcement.........................................................................................................................................................................................18

B

Bread and Flour ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................42

C

Casein and Caseinates ................................................................................................................................................................................................43

Cocoa and Chocolate Products ....................................................................................................................................................................................43

Coffee Extracts and Chicory Extracts ...........................................................................................................................................................................43

Condensed and Dried Milk ...........................................................................................................................................................................................44

Contaminants ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................13

D

Drinking Milk .................................................................................................................................................................................................................77

E

Emergency Prohibitions

Dagety Bay ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................27

Dounreay Nuclear Establishment ..............................................................................................................................................................................28

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F

Fish Labelling ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................45

Food & Environment Protection Act .............................................................................................................................................................................78

Food Additives .............................................................................................................................................................................................................49

Food Contact Materials

Teats and Dummies ..................................................................................................................................................................................................33

Food for Particular Nutritional Uses

Addition of substances ..............................................................................................................................................................................................53

Foods for Special Medical Purposes .........................................................................................................................................................................54

Use in Energy Restricted Diets .................................................................................................................................................................................54

Food Hygiene ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................20

Food Labelling

1996 Regulations ......................................................................................................................................................................................................56

Beef & Veal ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................80

Food Labelling Regulations ..........................................................................................................................................................................................73

Food Safety Act ............................................................................................................................................................................................................11

Food Safety Act 1990 amendments .............................................................................................................................................................................70

Fruit Juices and Nectars ...............................................................................................................................................................................................58

G

Genetically Modified Organisms

Animal Feed ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................28

Contained Use ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................83

Deliberate Release ...................................................................................................................................................................................................82

Genetically Modified Food Scotland ..........................................................................................................................................................................29

Risk Assessment – Records and Exemption ............................................................................................................................................................83

Traceability and Labelling .........................................................................................................................................................................................29

Transboundary Movements ......................................................................................................................................................................................84

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H

Honey ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................58

I

Imported Foods ............................................................................................................................................................................................................85

Meat (Disease Control) .............................................................................................................................................................................................86

Other Member States & third countries .....................................................................................................................................................................85

Imports

Plastic Kitchenware from China ................................................................................................................................................................................37

Speficied Products from China ..................................................................................................................................................................................37

Infants and Young Children

Processed Cereal-based Foods ................................................................................................................................................................................64

Irradiation .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................26

L

Lot Marking ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................49

M

Marketing Standards

Eggs & Chicks ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................88

Horticulture ................................................................................................................................................................................................................89

Olive Oil ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................90

Olive Oil (Designations of Origin) ..............................................................................................................................................................................90

Organic Products ......................................................................................................................................................................................................91

Preserved Sardines ..................................................................................................................................................................................................91

Sea Fish ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................92

Materials and Articles in Contact with Food .................................................................................................................................................................30

N

Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water ................................................................................................................................61

110

Novel Foods

Fees ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................33

Ingredients ................................................................................................................................................................................................................33

O

Official Controls

Feed and Food Controls 2009 ..................................................................................................................................................................................34

Fishery Products .......................................................................................................................................................................................................20

Meat charges ............................................................................................................................................................................................................32

P

Pesticides .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................93

Poultrymeat ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................93

Products Containing Meat ............................................................................................................................................................................................61

Protection of Food Names ............................................................................................................................................................................................94

S

Scotch Whisky & Spirit Drinks ......................................................................................................................................................................................94

T

Tranmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies ................................................................................................................................................................96

V

Veterinary Medicines ....................................................................................................................................................................................................98

Charges for Inspections & Controls ........................................................................................................................................................................100

Charges for surveillance ...........................................................................................................................................................................................97

Residues ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................96

Vitamins and Minerals ..................................................................................................................................................................................................42

W

Weights & Measures ..................................................................................................................................................................................................100

111

Cheese, Fish, Fresh Fruit & Veg) ............................................................................................................................................................................101

Intoxicating Liquor ...................................................................................................................................................................................................102

Miscellaneous Foods ..............................................................................................................................................................................................102

Packaged Goods ....................................................................................................................................................................................................101

Pre-packed Products ..............................................................................................................................................................................................101

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