Regulation 2(1)
SCHEDULE 1SSpecified EU law requirements
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 1 in force at 22.2.2020, see reg. 1(1)
Column 1 | Column 2 |
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Provision of the Delegated Regulation | Provision of the Delegated Regulation to be read with the provision of the Delegated Regulation specified in column 1 |
Article 1(2) (placing on the market) | Article 1(1) |
Article 2(1) (compositional requirements for infant formula) | Articles 1(1) and 2(3), Annex I and Annex III |
Article 2(2) (compositional requirements for follow-on formula) | Articles 1(1) and 2(3), Annex II and Annex III |
Article 2(3) (preparation of infant and follow-on formula) | Articles 1(1) and 2(1) and (2) |
Article 3(1) (suitability of ingredients for infant formula) | Articles 1(1) and 3(3) and point 2 of Annex I |
Article 3(2) (suitability of ingredients for follow-on formula) | Articles 1(1) and 3(3) and point 2 of Annex II |
Article 4(2) (active substance residue threshold) | Articles 1(1) and 4(1), (3) and (5) |
Article 4(3) (derogation from active substance residue threshold) | Articles 1(1) and 4(1), (2) and (5) |
Article 4(4) (requirements on pesticides) | Articles 1(1) and 4(1) and (5) |
Article 5(1) (name of food not manufactured entirely from cows' or goats' milk proteins) | Article 1(1) and Part A of Annex VI |
Article 5(2) (name of food manufactured entirely from cows' or goats' milk proteins) | Article 1(1) and Part B of Annex VI |
M1Article 6(1) (requirement for infant formula and follow-on formula to comply with Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011 unless otherwise provided for) | Articles 1(1), 6(2), (3), and (4) and 7(1), (2), (3), (5), (6), (7) and (8) |
Article 6(2) (additional mandatory particulars for infant formula) | Articles 1(1) and 6(1) and (4) |
Article 6(3) (additional mandatory particulars for follow-on formula) | Articles 1(1) and 6(1) and (4) |
Article 6(4) (application of articles 13(2) and (3) of Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011 to additional mandatory particulars) | Articles 1(1) and 6(2) and (3) |
Article 6(5) (requirement for mandatory particulars to be in a language easily understood by consumers) | Article 1(1) |
Article 6(6) (requirements on labelling, presentation and advertising of infant formula and follow-on formula) | Article 1(1) |
Article 7(1) (specific requirements on the nutrition declaration) | Articles 1(1) and 7(4), Annex I and Annex II |
Article 7(3) (repetition of information included in mandatory nutrition declaration) | Articles 1(1) and 7(1) |
Article 7(5) (application of articles 31 to 35 of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011) | Articles 1(1) and 7(6), (7) and (8) |
Article 7(6) (expression of energy value and amounts of nutrients) | Articles 1(1) and 7(5) |
The first subparagraph of Article 7(7) (prohibition on expressing energy value and amount of nutrients as a percentage of reference intake) | Articles 1(1) and 7(5) |
Article 7(8) (presentation of particulars included in the nutrition declaration) | Article 1(1) |
Article 8 (prohibition on making health claims on infant formula) | Article 1(1) |
Article 9(1) (“lactose only” statement) | Article 1(1) |
The first subparagraph of Article 9(2) (“lactose free” statement) | Article 1(1) |
The second subparagraph of Article 9(2), (statement that lactose free infant formula and follow-on formula is not suitable for infants with galactosaemia) | Article 1(1) |
Article 9(3) (prohibition on references to decosahexaenoic acid where infant formula placed on the market on or after 22 February 2025) | Article 1(1) |
The first subparagraph of article 10(1) (restriction on advertising for infant formula) | Article 1(1) |
Article 10(2) (prohibition of promotional devices to induce sales of infant formula) | Article 1(1) |
Article 10(3) (prohibition of provision of free or low-priced products, samples or other promotional gifts to the general public, pregnant women, mothers or members of their families) | Article 1(1) |
Article 10(4) (requirements for donations or low-priced sales of supplies of infant formula to institutions or organisations) | Article 1(1) |
Article 11(2) (requirements on information relating to infant and young child feeding) | |
Article 11(3) (requirements on donations of informational or educational equipment or materials) | |
Article 12 (notification requirements) | Article 1(1) |
Marginal Citations
M1Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the provision of food information to consumers, amending Regulations (EC) No 1924/2006 and (EC) No 1925/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Commission Directive 87/250/EEC, Council Directive 90/496/EEC, Commission Directive 1999/10/EC, Directive 2000/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, Commission Directives 2002/67/EC and 2008/5/EC and Commission Regulation (EC) No 608/2004 (OJ L 304, 22.11.2011, p.18).
Regulation 5
SCHEDULE 2SModification of provisions of the Act
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 2 in force at 22.2.2020, see reg. 1(1)
Column 1 | Column 2 |
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Provision of the Act | Modifications |
Section 3 (presumptions that food intended for human consumption) | In sub-section (1), for “this Act” substitute “ the Foods for Specific Groups (Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 ”. |
Section 20 (offences due to fault of another person) | For “any of the preceding provisions of this Part” substitute “ the Foods for Specific Groups (Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 ”. |
Section 21 (defence of due diligence) | In sub-section (1), for “any of the preceding provisions of this Part” substitute “ the Foods for Specific Groups (Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 ”. |
Section 22 (defence of publication in the course of business) | In sub-section (1), for “any of the preceding provisions of this Part” substitute “ the Foods for Specific Groups (Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 ”. |
Section 29 (procurement of samples) | In paragraph (b)(ii), after “under section 32 below”, insert “ including under section 32 as applied and modified by regulation 5 and schedule 2 of the Foods for Specific Groups (Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 ”. |
Section 30 (analysis etc. of samples) | In sub-section (1), after “under section 29 above”, insert “ including under section 29 as applied and modified by regulation 5 and schedule 2 of the Foods for Specific Groups (Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 ”. |
In sub-section (8), for “this Act” substitute “ the Foods for Specific Groups (Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 ”. | |
Section 32 (powers of entry) | In sub-section (1), for paragraphs (a) to (c) substitute “ (a) to enter any premises within the authority's area for the purpose of ascertaining whether there has been any contravention of a specified EU law requirement (as defined in regulation 2 of the Foods for Specific Groups (Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula) (Scotland) Regulations 2020), (b) to enter any business premises, whether within or outside the authority's area, for the purpose of ascertaining whether there is on the premises any evidence of any contravention of such a requirement, and (c) when exercising a power of entry under this section, to exercise the associated powers in sub-sections (5) and (6) relating to records ”. |
Section 33 (obstruction etc. of officers) | In sub-section (1), for “this Act” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “ the Foods for Specific Groups (Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 ”. |
Section 35 (punishment of offences) | In sub-section (1), after “section 33(1) above” insert “ including as applied and modified by regulation 5 and schedule 2 of the Foods for Specific Groups (Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 ”. |
In sub-section (2), for “any other offence under this Act” substitute “ an offence under section 33(2) above, as applied and modified by regulation 5 and schedule 2 of the Foods for Specific Groups (Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 ”. | |
Section 36 (offences by bodies corporate) | In sub-section (1), for “this Act” substitute “ the Foods for Specific Groups (Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 ”. |
Section 36A (offences by Scottish partnerships) | For “this Act” substitute “ the Foods for Specific Groups (Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 ”. |
Section 44 (protection of officers acting in good faith) | Where it first appears, for “this Act” substitute “ the Foods for Specific Groups (Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 (“the 2020 Regulations”) ”. |
On each other occasion where it appears, for “this Act” substitute “ the 2020 Regulations ”. |
Regulation 6(1)
SCHEDULE 3SRevocations
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 3 in force at 22.2.2020, see reg. 1(1)
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
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Instrument | Reference | Extent of revocation |
The Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula (Scotland) Regulations 2007 | S.S.I. 2007/549 | The whole Regulations, except regulation 30 |
The Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2008 | S.S.I. 2008/322 | Regulation 2 |
The Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2014 | S.S.I. 2014/12 | The whole Regulations |
The Food (Scotland) Act 2015 (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Order 2015 | S.S.I. 2015/100 | Paragraph 19 of the schedule |
Regulation 6(5)
[F1SCHEDULE 4SRegulation of infant formula and follow-on formula manufactured from protein hydrolysates until 22 February 2022
Textual Amendments
InterpretationS
1.—(1) In this schedule—
“the Act” means the Food Safety Act 1990,
“the Directive” means Commission Directive 2006/141/EC on infant formulae and follow-on formulae and amending Directive 1999/21/EC,
“follow-on formula” means foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional use by infants when appropriate complementary feeding is introduced and constituting the principal liquid element in a progressively diversified diet of such infants,
“health care system” means institutions or organisations engaged, directly or indirectly, in health care for mothers, infants and pregnant women, including nurseries or child care institutions and health workers in private practice,
“infants” means children under the age of 12 months,
“infant formula” means foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional use by infants during the first months of life and satisfying by themselves the nutritional requirements of such infants until the introduction of appropriate complementary feeding,
“young children” means children aged between one and three years.
(2) Subject to sub-paragraph (3), any expression other than one defined in sub-paragraph (1) that is used both in this schedule and in the Act has the meaning it bears in the Act.
(3) Any expression used both in this schedule and in the Directive has the meaning that it bears in the Directive.
(4) In this schedule any reference to a numbered Annex is a reference to the Annex bearing that number in the Directive.
Prohibition on the marketing of infant formula or follow-on formula unless certain conditions are metS
2.—(1) It is an offence for a person to market infant formula which contravenes or fails to comply with paragraphs 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13(1), (2) or (3), 14, 16, 18 or 19(1).
(2) It is an offence for a person to market follow-on formula which contravenes or fails to comply with paragraphs 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13(1), (2) or (3), 15, 17, 18 or 19(2).
Prohibition on the marketing of products other than infant formula for normal healthy infantsS
3. It is an offence to market or otherwise represent a product as suitable for satisfying by itself the nutritional requirements of normal healthy infants during the first months of life until the introduction of appropriate complementary feeding unless that product is infant formula.
Substances in such quantity as to endanger the health of infants and young childrenS
4. Infant formula and follow-on formula must not contain any substance in such quantity as to endanger the health of infants and young children.
Protein hydrolysates and other food ingredients suitable for infants from birth (infant formula)S
5.—(1) Infant formula must be manufactured from —
(a)protein hydrolysates, and
(b)other food ingredients the suitability of which for particular nutritional use by infants from birth has been established by generally accepted scientific data and demonstrated in accordance with sub-paragraph (2).
(2) Suitability is to be demonstrated through a systematic review of the available data relating to the expected benefits and to safety considerations as well as, where necessary, appropriate studies, performed following generally accepted expert guidance on the design and conduct of such studies.
Protein hydrolysates and other food ingredients suitable for infants aged over six months (follow-on formula)S
6. Follow-on formula must be manufactured from—
(a)protein hydrolysates, and
(b)other food ingredients the suitability of which for particular nutritional use by infants aged over 6 months has been established by generally accepted scientific data and demonstrated in accordance with paragraph 5(2).
Compositional criteria for infant formulaS
7.—(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), infant formula must comply with the compositional criteria set out in Annex I taking into account the specifications in Annex V.
(2) In the case of infant formula manufactured from protein hydrolysates specified in point 2.2 of Annex I with a protein content between the minimum and 0.56g/100kJ (2.25g/100 kcal)—
(a)the suitability of the infant formula for the particular nutritional use by infants must be demonstrated through appropriate studies, performed following generally accepted expert guidance on the design and conduct of such studies, and
(b)the infant formula must be in accordance with the appropriate specifications set out in Annex VI.
Compositional criteria for follow-on formulaS
8.—(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), follow-on formula must comply with the compositional criteria set out in Annex II taking into account the specifications set out in Annex V.
(2) In the case of follow-on formula manufactured from those protein hydrolysates specified in point 2.2 of Annex II with a protein content between the minimum and 0.56g/100kj (2.25g/100kcal)—
(a)the suitability of the follow-on formula for satisfying the nutritional requirements of normal healthy infants in conjunction with complementary feeding must be demonstrated through appropriate studies, performed following generally accepted expert guidance on the design and conduct of such studies, and
(b)the follow-on formula must be in accordance with the appropriate specifications set out in Annex VI.
Addition of water (infant formula and follow-on formula)S
9. In order to make infant formula or follow-on formula ready for use nothing more must be required than the addition of water.
Prohibitions and limitations on the use of food ingredients (infant formula and follow-on formula)S
10. The prohibitions and limitations on the use of food ingredients in infant formula and follow-on formula, set out respectively in Annexes I and II, must be observed.
Listed substances and their purity criteria (infant formula and follow-on formula)S
11.—(1) Only the substances listed in Annex III may be used in the manufacture of infant formula and follow-on formula in order to satisfy the requirements of Annexes I and II respectively on–
(a)mineral substances,
(b)vitamins,
(c)amino acids and other nitrogen compounds, and
(d)other substances having a particular nutritional purpose.
(2) Substances used in the manufacture of infant formula and follow-on formula pursuant to sub-paragraph (1) must meet the relevant purity criteria.
(3) The relevant purity criteria for the purposes of sub-paragraph (2) are—
(a)the purity criteria for substances, as provided for in [F2assimilated] law concerning the use of substances listed in Annex III, in the manufacture of foodstuffs for purposes other than those covered by the Directive, and
(b)in the absence of such purity criteria, generally acceptable purity criteria recommended by international bodies.
Textual Amendments
Notification of infant formulaS
12. No food business operator may place an infant formula on the market in Scotland that has not yet been placed on the market in the United Kingdom unless the food business operator has notified Food Standards Scotland by forwarding to it a model of the label used for the product.
Pesticide residues (infant formula and follow-on formula)S
13.—(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), infant formula and follow-on formula must not contain residues of individual pesticides at levels exceeding 0.01 mg/kg.
(2) Infant formula and follow-on formula must not contain any pesticide residue of a pesticide listed in Table 1 or Table 2 of Annex VIII at a level exceeding 0.003 mg/kg.
(3) Infant formula and follow-on formula must not contain any pesticide residue of a pesticide listed in Annex IX at a level exceeding the maximum residue level specified in that Annex.
(4) The levels referred to in sub-paragraphs (1) to (3) apply to the infant formula or follow-on formula—
(a)manufactured in a form that is ready for consumption, or
(b)if it is not so manufactured, as reconstituted according to the manufacturers’ instructions.
(5) Analytical methods for determining levels of pesticide residues for the purposes of this paragraph is to be generally acceptable standardised methods.
Naming of infant formulaS
14. Infant formula must not be sold unless it is sold under the name “infant formula”.
Naming of follow-on formulaS
15. Follow-on formula must not be sold unless it is sold under the name “follow-on formula”.
Labelling of infant formulaS
16.—(1) Infant formula must not be sold unless the labelling bears—
(a)a statement to the effect that the product is suitable for particular nutritional use by infants from birth when they are not breast fed,
(b)the available energy value, expressed in kJ and kcal, and the content of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids, expressed in numerical form, per 100ml of the product ready for use,
(c)the average quantity of each mineral substance and of each vitamin mentioned in Annex I and, where applicable, of choline, inositol and carnitine, expressed in numerical form, per 100ml of the product ready for use,
(d)instructions for appropriate preparation, storage and disposal of the product and a warning against the health hazards of inappropriate preparation and storage, and
(e)the words “Important Notice” or their equivalent immediately followed by—
(i)a statement concerning the superiority of breast feeding, and
(ii)a statement recommending that the product be used only on the advice of independent persons having qualifications in medicine, nutrition or pharmacy, or other professionals responsible for maternal and child care.
(2) The labelling of infant formula must—
(a)be designed to provide the necessary information about the appropriate use of the product so as not to discourage breast feeding, and
(b)not contain the terms “humanised”, “maternalised”, “adapted” or any similar term.
(3) The labelling of an infant formula must not include—
(a)any picture of an infant, or
(b)any other picture or text which may idealise the use of the product,
but may include graphic representations for easy identification of the product or for illustrating methods of preparation.
(4) The labelling of an infant formula may bear nutrition and health claims only when—
(a)the claim is listed in the first column of Annex IV and is expressed in the terms set out there, and
(b)the condition specified in the second column of Annex IV in relation to the relevant claim made in the first column is satisfied.
(5) The labelling of an infant formula may bear the average quantity of nutrients mentioned in Annex III when such information is not covered by sub-paragraph (1)(c) expressed in numerical form, per 100 ml of the product ready for use.
Labelling of follow-on formulaS
17.—(1) Follow-on formula must not be sold unless the labelling bears—
(a)a statement to the effect that—
(i)the product is suitable only for particular nutritional use by infants over the age of 6 months,
(ii)it should form only part of a diversified diet,
(iii)it is not to be used as a substitute for breast milk during the first 6 months of life, and
(iv)the decision to begin complementary feeding, including any decision as to making an exception to the principle of not using follow-on formula before 6 months of age should be made only on the advice of independent persons having qualifications in medicine, nutrition or pharmacy, or other professionals responsible for maternal or child care, based on the individual infant’s specific growth and development needs,
(b)the available energy value, expressed in kJ and kcal, and the content of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids, expressed in numerical form, per 100ml of the product ready for use,
(c)the average quantity of each mineral substance and of each vitamin mentioned in Annex II and, where applicable, of choline, inositol and carnitine, expressed in numerical form, per 100ml of the product ready for use,
(d)instructions for appropriate preparation, storage and disposal of the product and a warning against the health hazards of inappropriate preparation and storage.
(2) The labelling of follow-on formula must—
(a)be designed to provide the necessary information about the appropriate use of the product so as not to discourage breast feeding, and
(b)not contain the terms “humanised”, “maternalised”, “adapted” or any similar term.
(3) The labelling of a follow-on formula may bear—
(a)the average quantity of nutrients mentioned in Annex III when such information is not covered by sub-paragraph (1)(c) expressed in numerical form, per 100 ml of the product ready for use, and
(b)in addition to numerical information, information on vitamins and minerals included in Annex VII, expressed as a percentage of the reference values given in that Annex, per 100ml of the product ready for use.
Avoidance of the risk of confusion between infant formula and follow-on formulaS
18. Infant formula and follow-on formula must be labelled in such a way that it enables consumers to make a clear distinction between such products so as to avoid any risk of confusion between infant formula and follow-on formula.
Presentation (infant formula and follow-on formula)S
19.—(1) The presentation of infant formula must comply with the provisions of paragraphs 16(1)(e), (2), (3) and (4) and 18.
(2) The presentation of follow-on formula must comply with the provisions of paragraphs 17(2) and 18.
(3) For the purposes of this paragraph presentation includes the shape, appearance or packaging of the products concerned, the packaging materials used, the way in which they are arranged and the setting in which they are displayed.
Restrictions on advertising infant formulaS
20.—(1) It is an offence to advertise infant formula—
(a)except—
(i)in a scientific publication, or
(ii)for the purposes of trade prior to the retail stage, in a publication of which the intended readership is other than the general public, and
(b)unless the advertisement complies with the provisions of paragraphs 16(1)(e), (2), (3) and (4), paragraph 18 and sub-paragraphs (2) and (3).
(2) Advertisements for infant formula must only contain information of a scientific and factual nature.
(3) Information in advertisements for infant formula must not imply or create a belief that bottle feeding is equivalent or superior to breast feeding.
Restrictions on advertising follow-on formulaS
21. It is an offence to advertise follow-on formula where the advertisement contravenes or fails to comply with the provisions set out in paragraphs 17(2) and 18, in so far as they are relevant to follow-on formula.
Restrictions on promotion of infant formulaS
22.—(1) It is an offence at any place where any infant formula is sold by retail to—
(a)advertise any infant formula,
(b)make any special display of an infant formula designed to promote sales,
(c)give away—
(i)any infant formula as a free sample, or
(ii)any coupon which may be used to purchase an infant formula at a discount,
(d)promote the sale of an infant formula by means of premiums, special sales, loss-leaders or tie-in sales, or
(e)undertake any other promotional activity to induce the sale of an infant formula.
(2) It is an offence for a manufacturer or distributor of any infant formula to provide for promotional purposes any infant formula free or at a reduced or discounted price, samples or any gift designed to promote the sale of an infant formula, to—
(a)the general public,
(b)pregnant women,
(c)mothers, or
(d)members of the families of persons mentioned in subparagraphs (b) and (c),
either directly, or indirectly through the health care system or health workers.
Provision of informational and educational material dealing with the feeding of infantsS
23.—(1) It is an offence to produce or publish any informational or educational material, whether written or audiovisual, dealing with the feeding of infants and intended to reach pregnant women and mothers of infants and young children, unless that material includes clear information on all the following points–
(a)the benefits and superiority of breast feeding,
(b)maternal nutrition,
(c)the preparation for and the maintenance of breast feeding,
(d)the possible negative effect on breast feeding of introducing partial bottle feeding,
(e)the difficulty of reversing the decision not to breast feed, and
(f)where needed, the proper use of an infant formula.
(2) When the material referred to in sub-paragraph (1) contains information about the use of an infant formula it must include information about–
(a)the social and financial implications of its use,
(b)the health hazards of inappropriate foods or feeding methods, and
(c)the health hazards of improper use of infant formula.
(3) When the material referred to in sub-paragraph (1) contains information about the use of an infant formula it must not use any pictures which may idealise the use of infant formula.
(4) It is an offence for a manufacturer or distributor of an infant formula to make a donation of any informational or educational equipment or materials except in accordance with the following conditions—
(a)the donation must be made following a request by the intended recipient,
(b)the donation must be made with the written authority of the Scottish Ministers or in accordance with guidelines drawn up by the Scottish Ministers,
(c)the equipment and materials must not be marked or labelled with the name of a proprietary brand of infant formula, and
(d)the equipment or materials must be distributed only through the health care system.
Free or reduced rate infant formulaS
24. An institution or organisation which receives any infant formula free or at a reduced rate must—
(a)if that infant formula is for use in the institution or organisation, only use it for infants who have to be fed on infant formula and only for as long as required by those infants, or
(b)if that infant formula is for distribution outside the institution or organisation, only distribute it for infants who have to be fed on infant formula and only for as long as required by those infants.
Offences and enforcementS
25.—(1) Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with any of the provisions contained in paragraphs 2, 3, 12, 20(1), 21, 22, 23 and 24, is guilty of an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.
(2) Each food authority must enforce and execute this schedule in its area.
Application of various sections of the Food Safety Act 1990S
26. The following provisions of the Act apply for the purposes of this schedule with the modification that any reference in those provisions to the Act or Part thereof are to be construed as a reference to this schedule—
(a)section 3 (presumptions that food intended for human consumption),
(b)section 20 (offences due to fault of another person),
(c)section 21 (defence of due diligence), as it applies for the purpose of section 14 or 15,
(d)section 30(8) (which relates to documentary evidence),
(e)section 33 (obstruction etc. of officers),
(f)section 35(1) to (3) (punishment of offences), in so far as it relates to offences under section 33(1) and (2) as applied by paragraph (e),
(g)section 36 (offences by bodies corporate),
(h)section 36A (offences by Scottish partnerships),
(i)section 44 (protection of officers acting in good faith).]