2009 No. 2201 (W.186)

FOOD, WALES

The Purity Criteria for Colours, Sweeteners and Miscellaneous Food Additives (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2009

Made

Laid before the National Assembly for Wales

Coming into force

The Welsh Ministers make the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 16(1) (a) and 17(1) of the Food Safety Act 19901.

In accordance with section 48(4A) of that Act, the Welsh Ministers have had regard to the relevant advice given by the Food Standards Agency.

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 safety2 there has been open and transparent public consultation during the preparation and evaluation of these Regulations.