The Quick-frozen Foodstuffs Regulations 1990

2.  For the purposes of this Schedule—

(a) the authorised cryogenic media are—

(i) air,

(ii) nitrogen,

(iii) carbon dioxide, and

(iv) in the appropriate circumstances, the substance dichlorodifluoromethane (R12),

(b) the appropriate circumstances apply to the substance dichlorodifluoromethane (R12) where—

(i) that substance has been used in direct contact with a food comprised in a product which has become a quick-frozen foodstuff no later than 31st December 1992, and

(ii) its use in such contact is permitted in England and Wales by the Miscellaneous Additives in Food Regulations(1), and in Scotland by the Miscellaneous Additives in Food (Scotland) Regulations(2),

(c) a permitted exception relating to the temperature of any food applies when—

(i) that food is kept within brief periods during transport other than local distribution at a temperature warmer than —18°C but not warmer than —15°C,

(ii) that food is kept during local distribution at a temperature warmer than —18°C to an extent consistent with good distribution practice but not warmer than —12°C before 10th January 1997 or —15°C at any time thereafter,

(iii) that food is kept before 10th January 1997 in a retail display cabinet at a temperature warmer than —18°C to an extent consistent with good storage practice, or

(iv) that food is kept after 9th January 1997 in a retail display cabinet at a temperature warmer than —18°C to an extent consistent with good storage practice but not warmer than —12°C, and

(d) “local distribution”, in relation to any product, means that part of the distribution chain in which the product is delivered to the point of retail sale (such sale to include sale to a catering establishment).

(1)

S.I. 1980/1834, to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations.

(2)

S.I. 1980/1889, to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations.