Powers and responsibilities
15Other powers and responsibilities of food authorities
1
A food authority must send prescribed information to operators of new food business establishments in its area.
2
This information must be sent to an operator within 14 days of whichever of the following events is applicable—
a
the operator’s establishment being registered by the food authority under Article 6 of EC Regulation 852/2004 (or equivalent alternative obligation for registering such establishments), or
b
the operator’s establishment applying to the food authority for approval under Article 4 of EC Regulation 853/2004 (or equivalent alternative obligation for approval of such establishments).
3
In exercising its functions under this Act, a food authority must have regard to—
a
recommendations made by the FSA;
b
guidance issued by the Welsh Ministers under section 23 of this Act.
4
A food authority must make arrangements to enforce the obligations imposed by this Act on establishments in its area.
5
A food authority must review the operation of the food hygiene rating scheme in its area—
a
periodically, with a view to ensuring that the rating criteria are assessed fairly and consistently;
b
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