Statutory Instruments
FOOD, ENGLAND
Made
9th January 2006
Laid before Parliament
9th January 2006
Coming into force
11th January 2006
The Secretary of State makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred on her by section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 M1.
The Secretary of State has been designated M2 for the purposes of that section in relation to measures relating to food (including drink) including the primary production of food.
As required by Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No. 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety M3 as last amended by Regulation (EC) No. 1642/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No. 178/2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety M4 there has been open and transparent public consultation during the preparation of the following Regulations.