2014 No. 123 (W. 13)
The Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2014
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 section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 19721 and sections 16(1)(e), 17(1) and 48(1) of the Food Safety Act 199023.
The Welsh Ministers have been designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to measures relating to food (including drink) including the primary production of food4.
In accordance with section 48(4A) of the Food Safety Act 1990, the Welsh Ministers have had regard to any relevant advice given by the Food Standards Agency5.
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 safety6 there has been open and transparent public consultation during the preparation and evaluation of these Regulations.