food law in scotland

Scottish Food and Feed Law

This document has been prepared by the Food Standards Agency in Scotland and is a guide to food and feed legislation in Scotland. It is not, nor is it intended to be a substitute for, legal advice. It is guidance only - it should not be relied upon or used for any other purpose.

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Introduction How to Use Eurlex

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List of Statutory Instruments (SI/SSIs) & EU Regulations applicable in Scotland

• Framework Legislation o Food Safety Act o FEPA

• Food Safety Legislation • Food Standards Legislation • FSA Framework Agreement • FSA Code of Practice for Scotland • Food Law handled by other Government Depts/Agencies

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List of recently revoked legislation 78

Future legislation coming into force 80

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Document Control

Title Issue No.

Date Amendments made

FSAS Food and Feed Law in Scotland Guide 1 03/2012 First Issue

FSAS Food and Feed Law in Scotland Guide 2 06/2012 - The Food Protection (Emergency Prohibitions) (Dalgety Bay) (Scotland) Order 2012

- Updated Guidance on the Composition and labelling of foodstuffs suitable for people intolerant to gluten

- The Food Additives (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 - Addition of links to Other Government Departments and Agencies

legislation relating to food and feed FSAS Food and Feed Law in Scotland Guide 3 10/2012 - Revocation of The Food Protection (Emergency Prohibitions) (Radioactivity

in Sheep) Order 1991 (SI 1991 No. 20)(as amended) & The Export of Sheep (Prohibition) Order 1991 (SI 1991/58)

- Other useful FSA documents - Updated information on forthcoming Consultations

FSAS Food and Feed Law in Scotland Guide 4 01/2013 - Materials and Article in Contact with Food (Scotland) Regulations 2012 - Updated information on forthcoming Consultations

FSAS Food and Feed Law in Scotland Guide 5 04/2013 - Updates on regulations that will shortly be revoked - The Food Safety (Sampling and Qualifications) (Scotland) Regulations

2013 - The Food (Miscellaneous Amendment and Revocation) (Scotland)

Regulations 2013 - Revocation of the Arsenic in Food and Chloroform in Food (Scotland)

Regulations - Changes to Emergency declarations in relation to OFFC Regulations and

Trade in Animals & Related Products (Scotland) Regulations FSAS Food and Feed Law in Scotland Guide 6 07/2013 - Update to the Emergency Declarations

- Other updates of imminent regulations FSAS Food and Feed Law in Scotland Guide 7 10/2013 - Consolidation of Food Additives, Flavourings, Enzymes & Extraction

Solvent in to The Food Additives, Flavourings, Enzymes and Extraction Solvents (Scotland) Regulations 2013

- The Fish Labelling (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (along with guidance) - The Contaminants in Food (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (incorporates

Erucic Acid in Feed (Scotland) Regulations and revokes The Mineral Hydrocarbons in Food (Scotland) Regulations 1966

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FSAS Food and Feed Law in Scotland Guide 8 01/2014 - The Food Safety, Food Hygiene and Official Controls (Sprouting Seeds) (Scotland) Regulations 2013

- The Animal By-Products (Enforcement) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013 No. 307

- The Feed (Hygiene and Enforcement) and Animal Feed (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI No. 340)

FSAS Food and Feed Law in Scotland Guide 9 04/2014 - Amendments to Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations 2006, Infant Formula & follow-on Formula (Scotland) Regulations 2007, Food Labelling Regulations 1996 and Jam & Similar Products (Scotland) Regulations 2004

- Update to the Emergency Declarations in relation to OFFC and TARP Regs

FSAS Food and Feed Law in Scotland Guide 10 07/2014 - Food Hygiene (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2014 - Notification that the Fish Labelling (Scotland) Amendment Regulations

2014 will come into force on 13 December 2014 FSAS Food and Feed Law in Scotland Guide 11 10/2014 - Amendments to the OFFC Emergency Declaration and TARP Emergency

Declarations - Notification that the consultation on Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water

and Bottled Drinking Water (Scotland) Regulations 2015 to November 2015

- The Wine Regulations 2011

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Introduction

FSAS aimed to provide a guide to Local Authorities detailing current Food and Feed Law applicable in Scotland. We would like to thank those that took part in the project and took the time to provide feedback to help us develop the guide in a format that was as useful as possible.

However, please note:

• Legislation may change over time and the advice given is based on the information available when this guide was produced. It is not necessarily comprehensive or complete and is subject to revision in the light of further information.

• Only the courts can interpret statutory legislation with any authority.

• This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the relevant law. Independent legal advice should be sought where appropriate.

• Where external links are provided, FSAS has no control over these and cannot accept responsibility for their content.

• It is intended to revise this document every 3 months.

• This guide applies only to Scotland. Similar legislation applies to England, Wales and Northern Ireland (link to the document containing this information can be found at: http://www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/regulation/foodlaw/foodlawguide/

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Understanding links to EU legislation on Eurlex

The links provided to EU legislation will bring you to the bibliographic notice of the relevant legislation. Below is an example of what you will see when the link opens:

Title and reference

Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 October 2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food and repealing Directives 80/590/EEC and 89/109/EEC

OJ L 338, 13/11/2004, p. 4–17 (ES, CS, DA, DE, ET, EL, EN, FR, IT, LV, LT, HU, MT, NL, PL, PT, SK, SL, FI, SV) Special edition in Bulgarian: Chapter 13 Volume 045 P. 247 - 260 Special edition in Romanian: Chapter 13 Volume 045 P. 247 - 260 Special edition in croatian Chapter 13 Volume 029 P. 78 - 91

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Dates

• Date of document: 27/10/2004

• Date of effect: 03/12/2004; Entry into force Date pub. + 20 See Art 28

The legislation’s title

• Date of effect: 27/10/2006; Partial implementation See Art 28

• End of validity date: 31/12/9999 Classifications

• EUROVOC descriptor: marketing health control foodstuff packaging product

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consumer protection food safety

• Subject matter: Foodstuffs Internal market - Principles Approximation of laws

• Directory code: 13.30.14.00 Industrial policy and internal market / Internal market: approximation of laws / Foodstuffs

Miscellaneous information

• Author: European Parliament, Council of the European Union

• Form: Regulation

• Additional information: Extended to the EEA by 22005D0097, COD 2003/0272

This tells you whether the legislation is a Directive, Regulation or Decision

Procedure

• Procedure number: 2003/0272/COD

• European Parliament - Legislative observatory Relationship between documents

• Treaty: Treaty establishing the European Community (Consolidated version 1992)

• Legal basis: 12002E095 12002E251

Lists & links all amendments made to original piece of legislation

• Select all documents based on this document

• Amendment to: 31980L0590 Repeal 31989L0109 Repeal 52003PC0689 Adoption

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• Amended by: Amended by 32009R0596

• Latest consolidated version: 02004R1935-20090807

• Subsequent related instruments: Amendment proposed by 52008PC0071

This will link you to a version of the legislation that incorporates all the amendments mentioned in the Amended By section

• Select all documents mentioning this document

• Instruments cited: 31989L0107 32000L0013 32001R1049 32002R0178 32004R0882

The frequently asked questions section on Eurlex may be able to help and can be found here:http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/tools/faq.htm

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Legislation

(SSI/SI/Reg/Dir & links)

CIF date Explanatory Summary Amended by EU Legislation [ Any amendments to same are detailed in Eurlex links below]

EU Explanatory Summary

Link to Guidance

Framework Legislation

The Agriculture Act 1970 (as amended)

29/05/1970 Contains general powers enabling Scottish Ministers or the Secretary of State for Scotland to make Regulations to control the manufacture, marketing and use of feeding stuffs, including provisions to implement or enforce EU law on animal feed.

In relation to food and feed:

The Feed (Sampling and Analysis and Specified Undesirable Substances) (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 354)

The Animal Feed (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 373) Disapplies or amends those provisions which conflict or overlap with those of Commission Regulation 767/2009.

Scottish Government Rural and Environment Directorate Saughton House, Broomhouse Drive, Edinburgh, EH11 3XD 0300 244 9797

The Food Safety Act 1990 29/06/1990 Provides the framework Regulation (EC) No Lays down the general Guide for Food 1990 Chapter 16 for all food legislation in

Great Britain. 178/2002 principles and

requirements of food law, establishes the European Food Safety Authority and lays down public consultation requirements, to remove duplication with directly applicable provisions in the EC regulation.

Businesses (Food Safety Act 1990

Guidance for FBOs on Food Safety, Traceability, Product Withdrawal and Recall (178/2002)

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http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/fsactguide.pdf

http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/fsactguide.pdf

http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/fsa1782002guidance.pdf

http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/fsa1782002guidance.pdf

The Food Safety Act 1990 amendments, forms etc: (this does not include any of the Commencement Orders)

Link to Guidance

The Food Safety Act 1990 (Consequential Modifications) (No 2) (Great Britain) Order (SI 1990 No. 2487) (as amended) Amends various Orders and Regulations which refer to legislation repealed by the Food Safety Act. CIF 01/01/1991

Detention of Food (Prescribed Forms) Regulations 1990 (SI 1990 No. 2614) CIF 10/01/1991

The Food Safety Act 1990 (Consequential Modifications) (Scotland) Order 1990 (SI 1990 No. 2625) CIF 0101/1991

Food Safety (Improvement and Prohibition-Prescribed Forms) Regulations 1991 14/07/1991

Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 16/07/1992

Deregulation and Contracting Out Act 1994 Chapter 40 amending the statutory burdens placed on businesses. CIF 03/11/1994

Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 03/11/1994

The Deregulation (Improvement of Enforcement Procedures) (Food Safety Act 1990) Order 1996 (No. 1683). Requires that enforcement officers must give written notification of intention to serve notice. CIF 19/07/1996

The Deregulation (Slaughterhouses Act 1974 and Slaughter of Animals (Scotland) Act 1980) Order CIF 11/09/1996

Petroleum Act 1998 11/06/1998

The Scotland Act 1998 (Consequential Modifications) (No.2) Order 1999/1820 CIF 01/07/1999

Food Standards Act 1999 Chapter 28 to establish the Food Standards Agency. 11/11/1999

Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 11/05/2001

Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 01/03/2002

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Dissolution) Order 2002/794 CIF 27/03/2002

Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2003 26/03/2003

Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 22/07/2004

The Food Safety (Act of Accession concerning the Czech Republic and other States) (Consequential Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (SSI 2004 No. 395) CIF 07/10/2004

Civil Partnership Act 2004 18/11/2004

The Food Safety Act 1990 (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (SI 2004 No. 2990) Amends the Act to align the definition of ‘food’ with the definition in the General Food Law Regulation and in respect of public consultation requirements, to remove duplication with directly applicable provisions in the EC Regulation. CIF 07/12/2004

The General Food Regulations 2004 (SI 2004 No. 3279)

Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 21/12/2005

Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 19/07/2007

Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 30/10/2007

Public Health etc. (Scotland) Act 2008 16/07/2008 The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology) Order 2011/1043 22/04/2011

The Miscellaneous Amendment and Revocation) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 06/04/2013

The Food Safety (Sampling and Qualifications) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 CIF 06/04/2013

Commission guidance for FBOs and enforcers on (EC) 178/2002

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Legislation




Link to Guidance

Framework Legislation

The General Food Regulations 2004 (SI 2004 No. 3279)

01/01/2005 Provides for the enforcement of certain parts of Regulation (EC) 178/2002.

The Official Feed and Food Controls (Scotland) Regulations 2005 ( SSI 2005 No. 616) regulation 41.

The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology) Order 2011 (SI 2011 No. 1043) CIF 22/04/2011

The Criminal Justice Act 2003 (2003 c.44)

The Food Standards Act 1999 (1999 c.28)

The Food Safety, Food Hygiene and Official Controls (Sprouting Seeds) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI No. 333) CIF 31/12/2013 - The amending of the Regulation is with regards microbiological criteria for sprouts and the sampling rules for poultry carcases and fresh poultry meat.

Regulation (EC) No 178/2002

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU No 931/2011

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Legislation




Link to Guidance

Food Safety Legislation

The Animal Feed 23/11/2010 Provides for the Regulation (EC) No Establishes procedure Controls on (Scotland) Regulations enforcement of European 1831/2003 for authorising the animal feed 2010 ( SSI 2010 No. 373) Regulations 1831/2003

and 767/2009, and the implementation of Commission Directives 82/475, 2002/32, 2008/38.


Commission Directive 82/475/EEC

Directive 2002/32/EC

Commission Directive

placing on the market and use of feed additives lays down rules for the supervision and labelling of feed additives and premixtures.

Lays out harmonised conditions for the placing on the market and the use of feed.

Sets out a list of categories of feed materials which may be used for labelling compound feed for pets (and, inter alia, other non-food producing animals).

Lists and sets maximum permitted levels for undesirable substances in products intended for animal feed.

Establishes a list of

additives: Your questions answered

European Parliament and Council Regulation 767/2009 of 13 July 2009 on the Placing on the Market and the use of Feed

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Legislation CIF date Explanatory Summary Amended by EU Legislation [ Any EU Explanatory Link to Guidance amendments to same Summary

(SSI/SI/Reg/Dir & links) are detailed in Eurlex links below]


2008/38/EC intended uses of animal feedingstuffs for particular nutritional purposes.

The Contaminants in Food 01/10/2013 Provides for the execution The Food Safety (Sampling Commission Regulation Sets maximum levels Contaminants (Scotland) Regulations and enforcement of and Qualifications) (EC) No 1881/2006 for certain Guidance 2009 2013 (SSI 2013 No. 217) Commission Regulation

(EC) No. 1881/2006 setting maximum levels for contaminants in foodstuffs (e.g. heavy metals PCB, dioxins, PAH, nitrates, mycotoxins).

(Scotland) Regulations 2013 CIF 06/04/2013 Amended by:

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1126/2007

contaminants in foodstuffs.

Sets maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs as regards Fusarium toxins in maize and maize products.

Sampling Advice: Mycotoxins in Foodstuffs


Sets maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs as regards the establishment of a maximum level for dioxins and PCBs in fish liver.


Sets maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.


Sets maximum levels for the presence of coccidiostats or

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Legislation




Link to Guidance


Commission Regulation (EU) No 105/2010





Sampling methods: Commission Regulation (EC) No 401/2006

histomonostats in food.

Sets maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs as regards ochratoxin A.

Sets maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs as regards aflatoxins.

Sets maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.

Sets maximum levels for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in foodstuffs

Sets maximum levels for nitrates in foodstuffs

Methods of sampling and analysis for the official control of the levels of mycotoxins in foodstuffs.

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Legislation




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Council Directive 76/621/EEC


Methods of sampling and analysis for the official control of the levels of nitrates in certain foodstuffs.

Methods of sampling and analysis for the official control of the levels of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs in certain foodstuffs.

Methods of sampling and analysis for the official control of the levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, inorganic tin, 3-MCPD and benzo(a)pyrene in foodstuffs.

Relating to the fixing of the maximum level of erucic acid in oils and fats intended for human consumption and in foodstuffs containing oils or fats.

On methods of analysis for determining erucic

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Legislation




Link to Guidance


acid content of oils and fats.

The Feed (Hygiene and Enforcement) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (SSI 2005 No. 608)

01/01/2006 Provides for the enforcement in Scotland of the feed-related Articles of EC Regulation 178/2002 on the general principles of food and feed law and EC Regulation 183/2005 laying down the requirements for feed hygiene.

The Feeding Stuffs (Scotland) and the Feed (Hygiene and Enforcement) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (SSI 2006 No. 578) CIF 26/12/2006

The Feed (Hygiene and Enforcement) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2008 (SSI 2008 No. 201) CIF 20/06/2008

The Feed (Hygiene and Enforcement) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2009 (SSI 2009 No. 263) CIF 24/06/09 Enables the Agency to authorise officers from other Scottish enforcement bodies, while they are carrying out other enforcement functions, to carry out certain primary production feed hygiene enforcement functions on the Agency’s behalf.

The Official Feed and Food Controls (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (SSI




Defines “food law” to cover the production, processing and distribution of feed for food-producing animals.

Sets out general rules on feed hygiene, conditions and arrangements ensuring traceability of feed and conditions and arrangements for registration and approval of establishments.

Guidance for farmers on feed hygiene regulation (183/2005)

Guidance to 183/2005 on feed hygiene

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Legislation




Link to Guidance


2009 No. 446)

The Feed (Sampling Analysis & Specified Undesirable Substances) (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 354)

The Animal Feed (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 373)

The Feed (Hygiene and Enforcement) and Animal Feed (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI No. 340) CIF 12 January 2014 - This amendment is with regards to the approval of establishments placing on the market for feed use, products derived from vegetable oils and blended fats and as regards the specific requirements for production, storage, transport and dioxin testing of oils, fats and products derived thereof.

The Feed (Sampling and 15/11/2010 Provides for the The Animal Feed Commission Regulation Lays down the None available Analysis and Specified application and (Scotland) Regulations (EC) No 152/2009 sampling and analysis Undesirable Substances) administration of 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 373) procedures that must (Scotland) Regulations European Regulation Revocation of Regulations Commission Directive be followed when

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Legislation




Link to Guidance


2010( SSI 2010 No. 354) 152/2009. 11, 14, 15 and 25 of, and 2009/141/EC animal feed is Schedule 2. analysed for a range of

specified analytes or substances.

The Fishery Products 01/01/2008 Provides for the execution The Trade in Animals and Regulation (EC) No (Official Controls Charges) and enforcement of Related Products 882/2004: Articles 26 (Scotland) Regulations Articles 26 and 27 of (Scotland) Regulations and 27 2007 (SSI 2007 No. 537) Regulation (EC) No.

882/2004. 2012 (SSI 2012 No. 177) consequential amendment – definition of “third country import’ CIF 01/07/201”

The Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (SSI 2006 No. 3)

11/01/2006 Provides for the execution and enforcement of certain Community instruments, referred to as ‘’The Community Regulations’’ which are: EC Com Reg No. 852/2004, No. 853/2004 and No. 854/2004.

Applies the provisions of the EU implementing and transitional measures and the EU Microbiological Criteria Regulation (EC Com Reg No.2073/2005, No. 2074/2005, No. 2075/2005 and No. 2076/2005).

The Food Hygiene (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 69) CIF 13/04/2010

Revises the list of community instruments listed in Schedule 1 of the 2006 Regulations and amending the Regulations by substituting revised offences and penalties and inserting new schedules regarding slaughterhouses.

The Food Hygiene (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012 No. 75) CIF 01/04/2012




Lays down the requirements for food business operators (including those operating at primary production level).

Lays down additional requirements to certain food businesses handling products of animal origin.

Lays down requirements for official controls on products of animal origin and sets out what those enforcing the provisions have to do.

FSA Guidance on the Requirements of Food Hygiene Legislation

Food Hygiene: A Guide for Businesses

Guidance on Temperature Control Legislation in the United Kingdom

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Legislation CIF date Explanatory Summary Amended by EU Legislation [ Any amendments to same


Link to Guidance



Updates the definitions of certain EU instruments and provides for the use of ambulatory reference to amend annexes to the EU instruments from time to time. In addition, these Regulations extend to all food businesses the availability of Remedial Action Notices (RANs) for enforcers as a more proportionate enforcement tool and provides a new national measure laying down the format of a special health and identification mark to be used on the carcasses of animals subject to emergency slaughter outside a slaughterhouse and on the meat and meat products derived from such carcasses.

The Food (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013 No. 336) CIF 01/01/2014 - This amendment to the Regulation is with regards





On official controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare rules

Establishes the microbiological criteria that food businesses have to comply with as provided by Article 4(3) and 4(4) of Regulation 852/2004.

Lays down implementing measures for certain products under 853/2004 and for the organisation of official controls under 854/2004 and 882/2004, derogating from 852/2004 and amends 853/2004 and 854/2004.

This mainly concerns the duties of the competent authority.

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Legislation




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the accreditation of official laboratories carrying out official testing for Trichinella in addition they correct a minor error in the Food Safety Act 1990 (“the 1990 Act”).

The Single Common Market Organisation (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2013 (SI 2013 No.3235) CIF 1/01/14. Reflects the introduction of the new EU CMO Regulation for agricultural products.

The Food Hygiene (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014 No.118) CIF 01/06/14 Amends 2006 Hygiene Regs. to revoke Reg. 32A (special health mark) and



Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013


Commission Regulation

This Regulation establishes a transition period where the arrangements set out in the Regulation for food businesses producing products of animal origin can apply.

Allows FBOs to use lactic acid to reduce microbiological surface contamination on bovine carcases from 25/02/2013.

Largely revoked Council Reg 1234/2007 from 1 January 2014

Amends Regulation 2075/2005 laying down specific rules on official controls for Trichinella in meat

Amends Regulation

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Legislation CIF date Explanatory Summary Amended by EU Legislation [ Any EU Explanatory Link to Guidance amendments to same Summary



Schedule 6A (the special (EU) No 217/2014 2073/2005 as regards health mark) (reg. 2(2) and Salmonella in pig (4)). Amends 2006 Hygiene carcases Regs. so that the definition of Reg. 2075/2005 includes the amendments made to Commission Regulation Amends Annexes to its articles by Reg. (EU) No 218/2014 Regulations 853/2004, 216/2014 (reg. 2(3)). 854/2004 and

2074/2005


Amends Annex I to Regulation 854/2004 as regards the specific requirements for postmortem inspection of domestic swine

The Food Irradiation 31/07/ 2009 Provides for control the The Food Irradiation Directive 1999/2/EC Applies to the Explanatory Note: (Scotland) Regulations treatment of food with (Scotland) Amendment manufacture, Legislation 2009 (SSI 2009 No. 261) ionising radiation and the

importation and sale of irradiated food.

Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 328) CIF 20/10/2010

marketing and importation of foods tuffs treated with ionising radiation.

Controlling Contaminants in Food and Food Irradiation

Directive 1999/3/EC Establishes a positive list for foodstuffs authorised for irradiation – “dried aromatic herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings”

Commission Decision Provides a list of

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Legislation




Link to Guidance


2002/840/EC

amended by: Commission Decision 2004/691/EC; Commission Decision 2007/802/EC & Commission Decision 2010/172

approved facilities in third countries for the irradiation of foods.

Adopting the list of approved facilities in third countries for the irradiation of foods.

The Food Labelling (Added Phytosterols or Phytostanols) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (SSI 2005 No. 1)

01/02/2005 Provides for the Enforcement of Reg (EC) 608/2005 concerning labelling of foods & food ingredients with added phytosterols, phytosterols esters, phytostanols, and/or phytostanol esters.

The Official Feed and Food Controls (Scotland) Regulations 2005 ( SSI 2005 No. 616) regulation 41.


Introducing certain labelling requirements for foods and food ingredients with added phytosterols and phytostanols and their esters.

None available

The Food Protection (Emergency Prohibitions) (Dalgety Bay) (Scotland) Order 2012 (SSI 2012 No. 135)

09/05/2012 Order made under the Food & Environment Protection Act 1985 (‘FEPA’ Order); prohibits the removal of seafood from the Dalgety Bay area.

National Legislation N/A None available

The Food Protection 29/10/1997 Order made under the National Legislation N/A None available (Emergency Prohibitions) Food & Environment (Dounreay Nuclear Protection Act 1985 Establishment) Order 1997 (‘FEPA’ Order); (SI 1997 No. 2622) prohibiting the removal

seafood from a 2km radius zone centred on the offshore liquid discharge diffuser at

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Legislation




Link to Guidance


Dounreay nuclear licensed site.

The Genetically Modified Animal Feed (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (SSI 2004 No.433)

15/11/2004 Provides for the enforcement of the feed-related provisions of EC Regulation 1829/2003.

The Feeding Stuffs (Application to Zootechnical Additives Etc.) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (SSI 2005 No. 3362) CIF 03/01/2006 Ensuring the Regs apply to non-medicinal zootechnical additives as they apply to additives.

The Feed (Sampling and Analysis and Specified Undesirable Substances) (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 354)


Lays down Community procedures for the authorisation, supervision and labelling of genetically modified food and feed.

GM food and feed, and traceability and labelling of GMOs: Guidance notes on the regulations

The Genetically Modified Food (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (SSI 2004 No. 432)

15/11/2004 Provides for enforcement and execution of Chapter II of Reg (EC) 1829/2003 on genetically modified food & feed which relates to food.


(as above) None available

The Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) Regulations 2000 (SI 2000 No. 2831)

15/11/2000 Implements Dir. 90/219/EEC on the contained use of genetically modified microorganisms.

The Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Uses) (amendment) Regulations 2005 (SI 2005 No. 2466)

The Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations 2001 (SI 2001 No. 2626)


Lays down common measures for the contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms with a view to protecting human health and the environment.

None available

The Genetically Modified 09/05/1996 Makes provision for The Genetically Modified National Legislation N/A None available

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Legislation




Link to Guidance


Organisms (Risk Assessment) (Records and Exemptions Regulations 1996 (SI 1996 No. 1106)

section 108(1)(a) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (“the Act”), which restricts the import and acquisition of genetically modified organisms. Also take account of amendments made to the Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) Regulations 1992 [SI 1992/3217] by the Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) (Amendment) Regulations 1996 [SI 1996/967].

Organisms (Deliberate Release and Risk Assessment-Amendment) Regulations 1997 (SI 1997 No. 1900) CIF 25/08/1997

The Genetically Modified Organisms(Contained Use) Regulations 2000 (SI 2000 No. 2831) CIF 15/11/2000

The Medicines (Marketing Authorisations etc.) Amendment Regulations 2005 (SI 2005 No. 2759)

The Genetically Modified Organisms (Traceability and Labelling) (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (SSI 2004 No. 438)

15/11/2004 Makes provisions for execution & enforcement of Reg. (EC) 1830/2003 concerning traceability and labelling of genetically modified organisms and traceability of food & feed products produced from genetically modified organism and amending Dir 2001/18/EC, which is directly applicable.


Provides framework for the traceability of products consisting of or containing genetically modified organisms, and food & feed produced from genetically modified organisms.

None available

The Genetically Modified Organisms (Transboundary Movements)(Scotland)

30/06/2005 Provides for the execution & enforcement of EC Reg. 1946/2003.


Implements provisions of the Cartagena Protocol on preventing

None available

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Legislation




Link to Guidance


Regulations 2005 (SSI biotechnical risks, to 2005 No. 316) ensure an adequate

level of protection for the transfer, handling and use of genetically modified organisms that may have adverse effects on the environment and human health.

The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012 No. 318)

22/12/2012 Provides for the enforcement of EC Regulation No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.

Additionally, they provide for the revocation and remake of nearly all existing national legislation on food contact materials and consolidation into a single SSI, the exception being the Plastic Kitchenware (Conditions on Imports from China) (Scotland) Regulations 2011

The Food (Miscellaneous Amendment and Revocation) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013 No 83)




Regulation (EC) No 2023/2006, as amended by Regulation (EC) No 282/2008

Updates and replaces all the existing rules on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food

Establishes the general principles governing the safety of all materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.

Lays down the rules on good manufacturing practice for materials and articles intended to come into contact with food including recycled materials and articles.

http://www.food.g ov.uk/businessindustry/guidance notes/contaminan ts-fcmguidance/legalco mpliancefoodpack aging

EU Guidance to the Commission Regulation (EC) No 450/2009 of 29 May 2009 on active and intelligent materials and articles intended

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http://www.food.gov.uk/business-industry/guidancenotes/contaminants-fcm-guidance/legalcompliancefoodpackaging








http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/chemicalsafety/foodcontact/docs/guidance_active_and_intelligent_scofcah_231111_en.pdf









Legislation




Link to Guidance



Commission Directive 2007/42

Council Directive 84/500/EEC as amended by Commission Directive 2005/31/EC

Establishes requirements for the marketing of active and intelligent materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.

Establishes requirements relating to materials and articles made of regenerated cellulose film intended to come into contact with food.

Sets down a declaration of compliance and performance criteria of the analytical method for ceramic articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs

to come into contact with food

The Meat (Official Controls Charges) (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (SSI 2009 No. 262)

28/09/2009 Provides for the execution and enforcement of official controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare rules.

Regulation (EC) No 882/2004: Articles 26 and 27

Ensures the verification of compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare rules.

None available

The N-nitrosamines and Nnitrosatable Substances in

28/04/1995 Implement Commission Directive 93/11/EEC.

Commission Directive Concerning the release of N-

None available

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Legislation




Link to Guidance


Elastomer or Rubber Teats and Dummies (Safety) Regulations 1995 (SI 1995 No. 1012)

93/11/EEC nitrosamines and Nnitrosatable substances from elastomer or rubber teats and soothers

The Novel Foods and 16/06/1997 Establish a scale of fees The Scotland Act 1998 Regulation (EC) No Concerning the placing None available Novel Food Ingredients to be paid to the Minister (Modification of Functions) 258/97 on the market of novel (Fees) Regulations 1997 of Agriculture, fisheries Order 1999 (SI 1999 No. foods or novel food (SI 1997 No. 1336) and Food, when he

processes requests to assess novel foods and novel food ingredients.

1756) CIF 01/07/1999

The Food Standards Act 1999 (Transitional and Consequential Provisions and Savings) (Scotland) Regulations 2000 (SSI 2000 No. 62) CIF 01/04/2000

ingredients.

The Novel Foods and 16/06/1997 Provide for the The Scotland Act 1998 Regulation (EC) No Concerning the placing None available Novel Food Ingredients enforcement and (Modification of Functions) 258/97 on the market of novel 1997 (SI 1997 No. 1335) execution of certain

specified provisions of Reg. 258/97 concerning novel foods and novel food ingredients.

Order 1999 (SI 1999 No. 1756) CIF 01/07/1999

The Food Standards Act 1999 (Transitional and Consequential Provisions and Savings) (Scotland) Regulations 2000 (SSI 2000 No. 62) CIF 01/04/2000

The Genetically Modified Food (Scotland)

foods or novel food ingredients.

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Legislation




Link to Guidance


Regulations 2004 (SSI 2004 No. 432

The Food Enzyme (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (SSI 2009 No. 435)

The Official Feed and Food Controls (Scotland) Regulations 2005 ( SSI 2005 No. 616)

01/01/2006 This Regulation has been revoked EXCEPT for Regulation 41 therein which still applies.


Official Feed and Food Controls (Scotland) Regulations 2007 – regulation 41 on expenses arising from ‘additional official controls’

The Official Feed and Food Controls (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (SSI 2009 No. 446)

25/01/2010 Provides for the execution and enforcement of Regulation (EC) No. 882/2004 as amended

Emergency Declarations implemented under regulation 35.

OFFC/2009/S/001 – Pears from Turkey

OFFC/2009/S/002 – Melamine in Milk and Milk Products from China

OFFC/2010/S/001 – Pentachlorophenol and Dioxins in Guar Gum from

The Official Feed and Food Controls (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 5) CIF 25 Jan 2010 Minor correcting amendment

The Official Feed and Food Controls (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011 No. 93) CIF 01/04/2011 Removes the right of an FBO to continue to operate pending appeal.

The Feed (Sampling and Analysis and Specified



On official controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare rules.

Imposes increased level of official controls under 882 on imports of certain feed and food of non-animal origin.

Guidance notes for feed and food businesses on the imports provisions for products of non-animal origin

Guidance notes for feed and food

Guidance for Enforcement Officers on Regulation (EC) No. 669/2009 (as amended by Regulation (EU) No. 212/2010) regarding the increased levels

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http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/offcreg2009s001.pdf

http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/offcreg2009s002.pdf

http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/offc2010s001.pdf













http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/pnaoimportguidescot.pdf








http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/ec6692009guidescot1007.pdf










Legislation




Link to Guidance


India

OFFC/2014/S/002 Import of feed and food Japan

OFFC/2014/003 Betel leaves from Bangladesh

OFFC/2014/005 Aflatoxins in food & feed, various countries

OFFC/2014/006 Okra & curry leaves from India

Undesirable Substances) (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 354)

The Animal Feed (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 373)

The Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 177)

The Trade in Animals and Related Products (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012 No. 177) consequential amendment – definition of relevant food law CIF 01/07/2012

of official controls on imports of certain feed and food of non-animal origin and amending Decision 2006/504/EC

The Plastic Kitchenware 01/07/2011 Provides for the execution Commission Regulation Laying down specific Commission (Conditions on Imports and enforcement in (EU) No 284/2011 conditions and detailed Guidelines on the from China) (Scotland) relation to Scotland of procedures for the EU Regulation Regulations 2011 (SSI Regulation (EU) No. import of polyamide 2011 No. 282) 284/2011, which lays

down specific conditions and detailed procedures for the import of polyamide and melamine plastic kitchenware originating in or consigned

and melamine plastic kitchenware originating in or consigned from China and Hong Kong

Technical Guidelines on sampling

Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs update

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http://www.food.gov.uk/sites/default/files/offc-2014-s-003.pdf



























http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/chemicalsafety/foodcontact/docs/20110614_guidelines_china_measure_en.pdf






http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/jccc/cips/2011/cip-11-53.pdf



Legislation




Link to Guidance


from China and Hong Kong.

JCCC CIP (11) 53 concerning the EU Kitchenware Regulations

The Specified Products 15/04/2008 Implements Commission The Specified Products Commission Decision Emergency measures None available from China (Restriction on Decision 2008/289/EC on from China (Restriction on 2008/289/EC regarding first placing on the Market) emergency measures First Placing on the Market) (repealed by unauthorised (Scotland) Regulations regarding the (Scotland) Amendment Commission genetically modified 2008 (SSI 2008 No. 148) unauthorised genetically

modified organism “Bt63” in rice products.


The Specified Products from China (Restriction on First Placing on the Market) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013 No. 221) CIF 04/07/2013

Implementing Decision 2011/884/EU)

Commission Implementing Decision 2013/287/EU amending Implementing Decision 2011/884/EU on emergency measures regarding unauthorised genetically modified rice in rice products originating from China.

organism “Bt63” in rice products.

Emergency Declarations made under the Trade in Animals & Related Products (Scotland) Regulations (SSI 2012 No. 177 regulation 25) [previous Product of

01/07/2012 Emergency Declarations

Listed below & at www.food.gov.uk/foodind ustry/imports/importers/le gislation

Animal Origins Regulations were revoked on 1 July 2012]

POAO Reg 61/SCO/CHA/04 Sanitary conditions of fishery products from the Republic of Guinea

Com Dec 2007/82/EC

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http://www.food.gov.uk/foodindustry/imports/importers/legislation



http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/decarationscotreg61070207.pdf

http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/decarationscotreg61070207.pdf



Legislation




Link to Guidance


POAO Reg 61/SCO/CHA/05 Histamine in fishery products from Albania 2008/25

Com Dec 2007/642/EC

Declaration 2008/25 Pentachlorophenol and dioxins in guar gum and products containing guar gum from India (implemented by Scottish Government)

Com Dec 2008/352/EC

POAO Reg 61/SCO/CHA/20 Melamine in milk, milk products, soya & soya products from China

Com Reg 1135/2009

POAO Reg 61/035/S Pentachlorophenol and dioxins in guar gum and products containing guar gum from India

Com Reg 258/2010

POAO Reg 61/036/S Veterinary medicines residues in aquaculture and farmed fishery products from Indonesia

Com Dec 2010/220/EU

POAO Reg 61/038/S Nitrofurans in aquaculture

Com Dec 2010/381/EU

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http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/reg61declarationscot091007.pdf

http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/declaration200825.pdf

http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/poaoreg61scocha20.pdf

http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/poaoreg61scocha20.pdf

http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/poaoreg61035s.pdf














Legislation




Link to Guidance


products from India

POAO Reg 61/047/S Veterinary medicines residues in crustaceans from Bangladesh

TARP Reg 25/SCO/54/S Import of feed and food originating in or consigned from China

TARP Reg 25/58/S Import of bivalve molluscs from Turkey

TARP Reg 25/59/S Import of bivalve molluscs from Peru

TARP Reg 25/60/S Import of feed or food originating or consigned from Japan

TARP Reg 25/61/S Bivalve molluscs from Turkey

Com Dec 2011/742/EU

Com Dec 2012/482/EU

Com Imp Reg (EU) 743/2013

Decision 2013/636/EU

Com Imp Reg (EU) 322/2014

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http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/poaoreg61sco47s.pdf

http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/tarpreg25sco54s.pdf

http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/tarpreg25sco54s.pdf

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/Notice.do?val=733543:cs&lang=en&list=733543:cs,&pos=1&page=1&nbl=1&pgs=10&hwords=

http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/tarp29059.pdf

http://multimedia.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/business-industry/tarp-reg-060-s.pdf

http://www.food.gov.uk/sites/default/files/tarp-reg-061-s.pdf











Legislation (SSI / SI /Reg/Dir & links )

CIF date Explanatory Summary Amended by EU Legislation [Any amendments to same is detailed on Eurlex links below]


Link to Guidance

Food Standards Legislation

The Addition of Vitamins, Minerals and Other Substances (Scotland) Regulations 2007 (SSI 2007 No. 325 )

07/08/2007 Enforces Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006. Set out penalties and transitional measures.

The Food Supplements, Vitamins and Other Substances (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (SSI 2009 No. 438) CIF 01/01/2010

The Addition of Vitamins, Minerals and Other Substances (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 308) CIF 01/10/2010


Harmonises the provisions which relate to the addition of vitamins and minerals and of certain other substances to foods, with the purpose of ensuring the effective functioning of the internal market, whilst providing a high level of consumer protection.

Fortified foods: guidance to compliance with European Regulation (EC) No. 1925/2006 on the addition of vitamins and minerals and certain other substances to food.

The Bread and Flour Regulations(SI 1998 No.141)

19/02/1998 National rules that require bread and flour to meet certain compositional criteria. These Regulations revoked SI 1995 No. 3202 and SI 1996 No. 1501.

The Official Feed and Food Controls (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (SSI 2005 No. 616) regulation 41.

National Legislation N/A Bread and Flour Regulations 1998 (as amended) Guidance Notes

The Casein and Caseinates (Scotland) Regulations 1986 (SI 1986 No. 836

Implements Directives 83/417/EEC and 85/503/EEC and prescribe definitions and reserved descriptions for edible casein and caseinate products.

Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 Pt ll c. 005s. 289GD

The Caseins and Caseinates (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 1990 (SI 1990 No. 1) 05/02/1990

The Food Safety Act


First Commission Directive 85/503/EEC

On the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to certain lactoproteins (casein and caseinates) intended for human consumption.

On methods of analysis for edible

None available

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http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/caseinsscot86.pdf

















Link to Guidance


(Consequential Modifications) (Scotland) Order 1990 (SI 1990 No. 2625)

The Food Safety (Exports) Regulations (SI 1991 No. 1476) CIF 26/07/91

The Food (Forces Exemptions) (Revocations) Regulations 1992 (SI 1992 No. 2596) CIF 16/11/1992

The Food Enzymes (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (SSI 2009 No. 435) CIF 20/01/2010

First Commission Directive 86/424/EEC

caseins and caseinates.

Laying down methods of sampling for chemical analysis of edible caseins and caseinates intended for human consumption.

The Cocoa and Chocolate Products(Scotland) Regulations 2003 (SSI

03/08/2003 These Regulations implement Directive 2000/36/EC and prescribe


Directive 89/397 Official control of foodstuffs, art. 3.

Cocoa and chocolate products

2003 No. 291) definitions and reserved descriptions for designated cocoa and chocolate products.

2005 No. 616 regulation 41. Directive 2000/36/EC Lays down rules on the composition and labelling of cocoa and chocolate products intended for human consumption.

Regulations 2003 Guidance Notes

Quick Guide to Chocolate

The Coffee Extracts and Chicory Extracts (Scotland) Regulations 2001 (SSI 2001 No. 38)

17/03/2001 These Regulations implement Directive 1999/4/EC and prescribe definitions and reserved descriptions for coffee

The Specified Sugar Products (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (SSI 2003 No. 527

Directive 1999/4/EC Lays down rules on the product names, descriptions, labelling and composition and “specified

None Available

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http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/publication/chocolatefactsheet0210.pdf

http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/publication/chocolatefactsheet0210.pdf









Link to Guidance


extracts and chicory extracts.


declarations” of coffee extracts and Chicory extracts.

The Condensed Milk and Dried Milk (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (SSI 2003 No. 311)

17/07/2003 These Regulations implement Directive 2001/114/EC and prescribe definitions and reserved descriptions for condensed and dried milk products.

The Condensed Milk and Dried Milk (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2003 (SSI 2003 No. 492) CIF 14/11/2003

The Food Safety (Act of Accession concerning the Czech Republic and other States) (Consequential Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (SSI 2004 No. 395) CIF07/10/2004


The Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (SSI 2006 No 3)

The Condensed Milk and Dried Milk (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2008 (SSI 2008 No. 12)

Council Directive 2001/114/EC



Directive 89/397

Relating to certain partly or wholly dehydrated preserved milk products intended for human consumption.

Methods of analysis for testing.

Methods of sampling for chemical analysis.

Official control of foodstuffs, art. 3.

Condensed Milk and Dried Milk Regulations 2003 Guidance Notes

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Legislation CIF date Explanatory Summary Amended by EU Legislation EU Explanatory Link to Guidance (SSI / SI /Reg/Dir & links ) [Any amendments to Summary

same is detailed on Eurlex links below]


CIF 22/03/2008

The Food Additives Regulations 2009 (SSI 2009 No. 436)

The Fish Labelling 05/10/2013 These Regulations, Council Regulation (EC) Establishes a common Guidance on the (Scotland) Regulations provide for the execution No 104/2000 organisation of Fish Labelling 2013 (SSI 2013 No. 256) and enforcement of Title

1, Chapter 2 of Council Regulation (EC) 104/2000 as applied by Commission Regulation (EC) 2065/2001 laying down detailed rules on the application of Council Regulation (EC) 104/2000 as regards informing consumers about fishery and aquaculture products.

As applied by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2065/2001 for application of Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000.

markets in fishery products – price and trading systems and common rules on competition.

Regulations 2013

UK commercial designations of fish

To update the Regulations in light of new consumer information requirements in EU legislation in line with the Common Fisheries Policy. i.e. scientific name and previously frozen declarations.

They also revoke the 2010 regulations

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http://www.food.gov.uk/scotland/regsscotland/regsguidscot/designationlist-fish






Link to Guidance


The Food (Lot Marking) 01/07/1996 Implements Directive Council Directive Food which has been Lot Marking Regulation 1996 89/396/EEC in the UK

and requires a food forming part of a lot to be clearly identified.

89/396/EEC produced, prepared or packaged as part of a lot is marked or labelled as to enable the lot to be identified.

Regulations Guidance Notes

The Food Additives, Flavourings, Enzymes and Extraction Solvents (Scotland) Regulations 2013

31/10/2013 Provides for the execution and enforcement of EU Regulations on food additives, flavourings (including smoke flavourings) and enzymes.

Transposes the extraction solvent requirements Directive 2009/32/EC).

The 2013 Regulations revoke and replace all food additive type legislation. However, the four measures listed next have only been partially revoked – see schedule 5 of the 2013 Regulations for details.

The Food Enzymes (Scotland) Regulations 2009

The Food Additives (Scotland) Regulations 2009

Regulation (EC) No. 2065/2003



Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1334/2008

On smoke flavourings used or intended for use in or on foods.

On food enzymes and amending Council Directive 83/417/EEC, Council Regulation, 1493/1999/EC, Directive 2000/13/EC Council Directive 2001/112/EC and Regulation 258/97/EC.

Lays down rules on food additives used in foods with a view to ensuring the effective functioning of the internal market whilst ensuring a high level of protection of human health and a high level of consumer protection

On flavourings and certain food ingredients with

Food Standards Agency - Food additives legislation: guidance notes

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http://www.food.gov.uk/business-industry/guidancenotes/additives-supps-guidance/foodadlegguid








Link to Guidance


The Food Additives (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012

The Flavourings in Food (Scotland) Regulations 2010



Commission Regulation No. 872/2012

flavouring properties for use in and on foods and amending Council Regulation (EEC) No. 1601/91, Regulation (EC) No. 2232/96 and Regulation (EC) No. 110/2008 and Directive 2000/13/EC.

Lays down specifications for food additives listed in Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008.

Amending Commission Regulation (EU) No 234/2011 with regard to specific data required for risk assessment of food enzymes.

Adopts the list of flavouring substances provided for by Regulation (EC) No 2232/96 introducing it in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 repealing

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Link to Guidance


Commission Regulation (EU) No. 873/2012


Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 and Commission Decision 1999/217/EC

On transitional measures concerning the Union list of flavourings and source materials set out in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008.

Amends Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 laying down specifications for food additives listed in Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as regards Polyglycitol syrup

The Food for Particular 01/01/2010 Provide for the execution Commission Regulation On substances that Guidance notes Nutritional Uses (Addition and enforcement of (EC) No 953/2009 may be added for on the Notification of Substances for Specific Commission Regulation nutritional purposes in of Marketing of Nutritional Purposes 953/2009. foods for particular Foods for (Scotland) Regulations nutritional uses. Particular 2009 (SSI 2009 No. 427) nutritional uses

The Foods Intended for 31/03/1999 Implements Commission The Official Feed and Food Commission Directive Lays down None Available Use in Energy Restricted Directive 96/8/EC Controls (Scotland) 96/8/EC compositional and Diets for Weight Reduction on foods intended for use Regulations 2005 (SSI labelling requirements Regulations 1997 (SI 1997 in energy-restricted diets 2005 No. 616) regulation Commission Directive for foods for Particular

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Link to Guidance


No. 2182) for weight reduction. 41.

The Food for Particular Nutritional Uses (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2007 (SSI 2007 No. 424)

2007/29/EC Nutritional Uses intended for use in energy restricted diets for weight reduction and present as such. These foods are specifically formulated food which replace the whole or part of the daily diet.

The Foods for Special 01/11/2001 Implements Commission The Food Safety (Act of Commission Directive Sets out rules for the None Available Medical Purposes Directive 1999/21/EC on Accession concerning the 1999/21/EC composition and (Scotland) Regulations dietary foods for special Czech Republic and other labelling of foods that 2000 (SSI 2000 No 130) medical purposes. States) (Consequential

Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (SSI 2004 No. 395) CIF07/10/2004


The Food for Particular Nutritional Uses (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2007 (SSI 2007 No. 424)

The Infant Formula and Follow on Formula (Scotland) Regulations (SSI

are specifically formulated, processed and intended for the dietary management of diseases, disorders or medical conditions of individuals who are being treated under medicasl supervision.

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Link to Guidance


2007 No. 549)

The Infant Formula and Follow on Formula (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2008 (SSI 2008 No. 322)

The Food Labelling Regulations 1996 (SI 1996 No. 1499)

01/06/1996 Sets out the general rules for the labelling of foods, implements Directive 2000/13/EC and Directive 90/496/EEC on nutrition Labelling.

Also implements Commission Directive 87/250/EEC on the indication of alcoholic strength by volume in the labelling of alcoholic beverages for the ultimate consumer and Council Directive 89/398/EEC relating to foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses.

(SEE LIST BELOW) Directive 2000/13/EC

Commission Directive 2008/5/EC

Council Directive 90/496/EEC on nutrition labelling for foodstuffs

Concerns the labelling of foodstuffs to be delivered as such to the ultimate consumer and certain aspects related to presentation and advertising. Also applies to foodstuffs intended for supply to mass caterers.

Concerning the compulsory indication on the labelling of certain foodstuffs of particulars other than those provided for in Directive 2000/13/EC.

Concerns nutrition labelling of food stuffs to be delivered as such to the ultimate consumer and to foodstuffs intended for supply to mass caterers.

Food Labelling Regulations Guidance Notes

Labelling Requirements for Alcoholic drinks Guidance Notes

Guidance on Allergen and Miscellaneous Labelling Provisions

Basmati Rice Guidance Notes

Clear Food Labelling Guidance Notes Country of Origin Labelling Guidance

Criteria for the

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http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/alcoholguidance.pdf




http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/publication/allergenmisclabelprovisions.pdf





http://www.food.gov.uk/scotland/regsscotland/regsguidscot/basmatiguid

http://www.food.gov.uk/scotland/regsscotland/regsguidscot/basmatiguid

http://www.food.gov.uk/scotland/regsscotland/regsguidscot/clearfoodlabelling



http://www.food.gov.uk/scotland/regsscotland/regsguidscot/originlabelling



http://www.food.gov.uk/scotland/regsscotland/regsguidscot/freshpurenaturalguidancenote




Link to Guidance




Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 – New CMO Regulation on agricultural products.

Concerns the indication of alcoholic strength by volume in the labelling of alcoholic beverages containing more than 1.2% alcohol by volume for sale to the ultimate consumer.

Concerns foodstuffs for particular nutritional uses.

Largely revoked Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 from 1 January 2014.

Use of Fresh, Pure and Natural etc in Food Labelling

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The Food Labelling Regulations 1996(SI 1996 No. 1499) Amended By: Link to Guidance

The Bread and Flour The Cocoa and The Jam and Similar The Official Feed and Food The Food Enzymes The Wine Regulations 2011 Distance selling Regulations 1998 (SI Chocolate Products Products (Scotland) Controls (Scotland) (Scotland) Regulations (SI 2011 No. 2936) guidance for food 1998 No. 141) (Scotland) Regulations

2003 (SSI 2003 No. Regulations 2004 (SSI 2004 No. 133)

Regulations 2005 (SSI 2005 No. 616) regulation

2009 (SSI 2009 No. 435) CIF 30/12/2011 businesses

The Food Labelling (Amendment) Regulations 1998 (SI 1998 No. 1398)

291)

The Fruit Juices and Fruit Nectars (Scotland)

The Food Labelling Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (SSI

41

The Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations

The Food for Particular Nutritional Uses (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland)


Nutritional Labelling Guidance Notes

CIF 01/07/1998 Regulations 2003 (SSI 2003 No. 293)

2004 No. 269) CIF 31/07/2004

2006 (SSI 2006 No. 3) 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 48) CIF 15/03/10 The Single Common Market Quantitative

The Food Labelling The Nutrition and Health Organisation (Consequential Ingredient (Amendment) The Condensed milk The Food Safety (Act of Claims (Scotland) The Materials and Articles Amendments) Regulations Declarations Regulations 1999 (SI and Dried Milk Accession concerning the Regulations 2007 (SSI in Contact with Food 2013 (SI 2013 No.3235) CIF (QUID) Guidance 1999 No. 747) CIF 19/03/1999

(Scotland) Regulations 2003 (SSI 2003 No.

Czech Republic and other States)

2007 No. 383) (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 327)

1/01/14 Notes

The Food Labelling (Amendment) (No. 2)

311)

The Specified Sugar

(Consequential Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (SSI

The Food Labelling (Declaration of Allergens) (Scotland) Regulations

The Flavourings in Food (Scotland) Regulations

Use by date Guidance Notes

Regulations 1999 (SI Products (Scotland) 2004 No. 395) 2008 (SSI 2008 No. 180) 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 439) 1999 No. 1483) Regulations 2003 (SSI CIF07/10/2004 CIF 31/05/2008 Guidance on the CIF 30/06/1999 2003 No. 527)

The Food Labelling The Egg and Chick The Egg and Chicks (Scotland) Amendment

use of the term ‘vegetarian’ and

The Food Irradiation The Honey (Scotland) Amendment (No 2) (Scotland) (No. 2) Regulations 2010 (SSI ‘vegan’ in food Provisions (Scotland) Regulations 2000 (SSI

Regulations 2003 (SSI 2003 No. 569)

(Scotland) Regulations 2004 (SSI 2004 No. 472)

Regulations 2008 (SSI 2008 No. 395)

2010 No. 450) CIF 29/01/2011

labelling 2000 No. 309) CIF 25/11/2004 CIF 19/12/2008 CIF 20/09/2000 The Food Labelling

Amendment (Scotland) The Food Labelling The Food Labelling The Food Labelling (Declaration of Allergens)

The Coffee Extracts Regulations 2003 (SSI Amendment (Scotland) (Nutrition Information) (Scotland) Regulations and Chicory Extracts 2003 No. 578) Regulations 2005 (SSI (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011 No. 152) (Scotland) Regulations CIF 18/12/2003 2005 No. 222) 2009 (SSI 2009 No. 328) CIF 19/03/2011 2001 (SSI 2001 No. Regulation 1-4 CIF 20/05/2006 CIF 30/10/2009 38) CIF 01/07/2004 The Drinking Milk The Food Labelling Regulation 5-7 The Food Labelling The Food Labelling (Scotland) Regulations Amendment (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) (Declaration of Allergens) 2011 (SSI 2011 No. 84) Regulations 2002 (SSI The Meat Products (Scotland) Regulations (Scotland) Regulations CIF 01/04/2011 2002 No. 524) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (SSI 2005 No. 542) 2009 (SSI 2009 No. 374) CIF 01/01/2003 2004 (SSI 2004 No. 6) Regulation 8 CIF

24/11/2005 All others 25/11/2005

CIF 20/11/2009

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http://www.food.gov.uk/foodindustry/guidancenotes/foodguid/distanceguide



http://www.food.gov.uk/scotland/regsscotland/regsguidscot/nutlabelguid



http://www.food.gov.uk/scotland/regsscotland/regsguidscot/quidguid





http://www.food.gov.uk/northernireland/niregulation/niguidancenotes/usebydateguid

http://www.food.gov.uk/northernireland/niregulation/niguidancenotes/usebydateguid

http://www.food.gov.uk/scotland/regsscotland/regsguidscot/vegiguidancenotes








The Food Supplement (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (SSI 2003 No. 278)

01/08/2005 Implements the provisions of Directive 2002/46/EC. Regulates the sale of food supplements with specific requirements regarding labelling, safety and composition, with respect to the vitamins, minerals and other forms which may be used in food supplements.

The Medicines (Marketing Authorisations etc.) Amendment Regulations 2005 (SI 2005 No. 2759)


The Food Supplements (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2007 (SSI 2007 No. 78) CIF 06/04/07

Directive 2002/46/EC Establishes harmonised rules for the labelling of food supplements and introduces specific rules on vitamins and minerals in food supplements.

Food supplements: guidance and FAQs

The Food Supplements, Vitamins, Minerals and Other Substances (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (SSI 2009 No. 438) CIF 01/01/10

The Foodstuffs Suitable for 01/01/2012 To provide for the Commission Regulation Directly Applicable Guidance on the People intolerant to Gluten execution and (EC) No 41/2009 Regulation setting out Composition and (Scotland) Regulations enforcement provisions of the labelling and Labelling of (SSI 2010 No. 355) Commission Regulation

(EC) No 41/2009. compositional requirements for the

Foodstuffs Suitable for

use of the terms People Intolerant ‘gluten free’ and ‘very to Gluten low gluten’ on foodstuffs.

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http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_130237










http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/glutenguidance2012










Link to Guidance


The Fruit Juices and Fruit Nectars (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013 No. 305)

20/11/2013 Implements Directive 2001/112/EC in Scotland – Prescribes definitions and reserved descriptions for certain designated fruit juice products.

Directive 89/397



Directive 2012/12/EU

Official control of foodstuffs, art. 3.

Prescribes definitions and reserved descriptions for certain designated fruit juice products.

Guidance to the 2013 Regulations required

The Honey (Scotland) 18/12/2003 Prescribes definitions and The Honey Amendment Directive 2001/110/EC As adopted by EEA Honey Regulations 2003 (SSI reserved descriptions for (Scotland) Regulations joint Committee Regulations 2003 2003 No. 569) certain specified honey

products. 2005( SSI 2005 No. 307) – corrects typographical error in SSI CIF 31/08/03


Decision 99/2002. Sets out the names, product descriptions, definitions and compositional criteria that apply to honey.

Guidance Notes

The Infant Formula and Regulation Gives effect to Directives The Infant Formula and Directive 2006/141/EC Lays down Guidance Notes Follow on Formula 31(2) CIF on 2006/141/EEC, Directive Follow on Formula compositional and Infant formula and (Scotland) Regulations 01/01/2010 1999/21/EC and Directive (Scotland) Amendment labelling requirements Follow-on (SSI 2007 No. 549) and otherwise

11/01/2008. 92/52/EEC. Prohibits the marketing of infant formula or follow on


for infant formulae and follow on formulae.

Formula Regulations 2007 as amended

formula unless conditions are met.

Directive 92/52/EEC Concerns infant formulae and follow on formulae intended for export to third

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http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/honeyguidance.pdf
















http://www.food.gov.uk/scotland/regsscotland/regsguidscot/infantformula









Link to Guidance


countries.

The Infant Formula and Follow on Formula (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014 No. 12) CIF 28/02/2014

Implements Commission Directive 2013/46/EU amending Directive 2006/141/EC with regard to protein requirements for infant formulae and follow-on formulae

Enables the use of goats’ milk proteins in the manufacture of infant formula and follow-on formula.

It also lowers the minimum protein levels permitted in follow-on formula manufactured from protein hydrolysates to bring it in line with infant formula.

The Jam and Similar Products (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (SSI

28/04/2004 Implements Directive 2001/113/EC in Scotland – prescribes definitions



The Jam and Similar Products Regulations 2003

2004 No. 133) and reserved descriptions for certain designated jam products and also contains national measures for similar products.

2005 No. 616) regulation 41.

The Food Additives Regulations 2009 (SSI 2009 No 436)


Directive 2001/113/EC Prescribes definitions and reserved descriptions for fruit jams, jellies and marmalades and sweetened chestnut puree intended for human consumption.

Guidance Notes

Quick Guide to Jam

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http://www.food.gov.uk/scotland/regsscotland/regsguidscot/jamregguidnotes2003




http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/publication/jamfactsheetscotland2010.pdf

http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/publication/jamfactsheetscotland2010.pdf




Link to Guidance


The Kava-kava in Food 01/01/2003 These Regulations The Kava- kava in Food Not applicable None available (Scotland) Regulations prohibit the sale, offer, (Scotland) Amendment 2002 (SSI 2002 No. 523) exposure or

advertisement for sale, and the importation into Scotland, of any food consisting of, or containing Kava-kava.


The Meat Products (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (SSI 2004 No. 6)

04/02/2004 Provides an exception for certain meat products, restricts the use of reserved descriptions and provides additional labelling requirements for certain meat products.


The Meat Products (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2008 (SSI 2008 No. 97) CIF 06/04/2008

The Food Additives Regulations 2009 (SSI 2009 No. 436)

The Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 177) CIF28/05/2010

Not applicable Labelling and Composition of Meat Products (Scotland): Guidance Notes

The Meat Products Regulations 2004 – Summary Guide for Bakers

Guidance on labelling of added ingredients in MPR 5 Meat Products

The Natural Mineral Water, 30/10/2007 Require recognition of The Natural Mineral Water, Council Directive Concerns the Natural Mineral Spring Water and Bottled water as “natural mineral Spring Water and Bottled 2009/54/EC exploitation and Water, Spring Drinking Water (Scotland) water” and set standards Drinking Water (Scotland) marketing of natural Water and Bottled (No 2) Regulations 2007 for bottled spring water Amendment Regulations mineral waters Drinking Water

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http://www.food.gov.uk/scotland/regsscotland/regsguidscot/meatproductguidancescot





http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/meatproductguidancebakerscot.pdf





http://www.food.gov.uk/scotland/regsscotland/regsguidscot/meatprodadded















http://www.food.gov.uk/foodindustry/guidancenotes/foodguid/waterguidance







Link to Guidance


(SSI 2007 No. 483)

These Regulations are to be revised, updated and consolidated with their four subsequent amendments into a single SSI. The intention is to also include EU requirements on the monitoring of radioactivity in drinking water (not natural mineral water). We intend to consult during the first quarter of 2015 and expect the coming into force of the consolidated regulations to be November2015.

and bottled drinking water.

2009 (SSI 2009 No. 273) CIF 16/07/2009 except Reg. 7 and 8 which CIF 21/09/2009

The Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 89) CIF 09/04/2010 The Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (Scotland) Amendment (No.2) Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 127) CIF 09/04/2010

The Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled



Commission Regulations 115/2010

(Recast).

Concerns the quality of water intended for human consumption.

Establishes the list, concentration limits and labelling requirements for the constituents of natural mineral waters and the conditions for using ozone-enriched air for the treatment of natural mineral waters and spring waters.

Laying down the conditions for removing fluoride from bottled natural mineral water and spring water.

Regulations 2007 (As Amended) Guidance Note

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Link to Guidance


Drinking Water (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2011(SSI 2011 No.94) CIF 14/03/2011

The Notification of Marketing of Food for Particular Nutritional Uses Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2007 (SSI 2007 No. 37)

01/03/2007 Implements Articles 9 and 10 of Directive 89/398. Prohibits the sale of Parnut products unless notification requirements have been complied with.

The Food for Particular Nutritional Uses (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 48) CIF 15/03/10

Directive 89/398/EEC Articles 9 and 10 prohibits the sale of Parnut products unless notification requirements have been complied with.

Guidance Notes on the Notification of Marketing of Food for Particular Nutritional Use, Medical foods and Infant Formula

The Nutrition and Health Claims (Scotland) Regulations 2007 (SSI 2007 No. 383)

01/10/2007 Makes provision to enforce Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and sets out offences and penalties.

The Nutrition and Health Claims (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 307) CIF 01/10/2010

Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006/EC

Describes how nutrition and health claims should be used and procedure for authorisation of a claim.

Nutrition and health claims: Guidance to compliance with Regulation (EC) 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims made on foods

The Processed Cereal 06/03/2005 Implements Commission The Tryptophan in Food Commission Directive Covers foodstuffs for based Foods for Infants Directive 96/5/EC (Scotland) Regulations 2006/125 particular nutritional and Young Children (repealed by Com Dir 2005 (SSI 2005 No. 479) use fulfilling the (Scotland) Regulations 2006/125). Prohibits the revokes Reg. 13 of The particular 2004 (SSI 2004 No. 8) sale of processed cereal

based food and baby foods unless they comply with manufacturing, compositional and labelling requirements.

processed cereal-based Foods & Baby Foods for infants and young children (Scotland) Regulations 2004.


requirements of infants and young children in good health in the Community and are intended for use by infants while they are being weaned, and by young children as a supplement to their

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http://www.food.gov.uk/northern-ireland/niregulation/niguidancenotes/claimsguidance



















2005 No 616) regulation diet and/or for their 41. progressive adaptation

to ordinary food. The Food for Particular Nutritional Uses (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2007 (SSI 2007 No. 424)

The Plant Protection Products Regulations 2011 (SI 2011 No. 2131) CIF 24/09/2011

The Quick Frozen 10/01/1991 Implements Council The Food (Forces Council Directive Sets out the rules that Fact Sheet: Quick Foodstuffs Regulations Directive 89/108/EEC. Exemptions) (Revocations) 89/108/EEC apply to quick frozen Frozen Foods 1990 (SI 1990 No. 2615) Prohibits the placing on

the market of a quick frozen foodstuff unless certain conditions are met.

Regulations 1992 (SI 1992 No 2596) CIF 16/11/1992

The Quick Frozen Foodstuffs (Amendment) Regulations 1994 (SI 1994 No 298) CIF 01/09/1994

Commission Regulation (EC) 37/2005

foodstuffs.

Monitors temperatures in the means of transport, warehousing and storage of quick frozen foodstuffs intended for human consumption.

Regulations 2007

The Food Labelling Regulations 1996 (SI 1996 No. 1499)

The Food Safety (Act of Accession concerning the Czech Republic and other States) (Consequential Amendments) (Scotland)

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http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/publication/quickfrozenregs1107.pdf






Link to Guidance


Regulations 2004 (SSI 2004 No 395) CIF 07/10/2004

The Quick frozen Foodstuffs (Amendment) (Scotland) regulations 2007 SSI 2007 No 106) CIF 16/03/2007

The Specified Sugar Products (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (SSI

28/11/2003 Implements Directive 2001/111/EC. Provides definitions and reserved



The Specified Sugar Product Regulations 2003

2003 No 527) descriptions for certain specified sugar products.

2005 No 616) regulation 41. The Food Additives (Scotland) Regulations 2009 SSI 2009 No. 436

Directive 2001/111/EC Related to certain sugars intended for human consumption and furthermore, in order to bring it into line with general Community legislation on foodstuffs – extraction solvents and methods of analysis.

Guidance Notes

The Spreadable Fats, Milk 01/07/2008 Provides for the execution The Single Common Council Regulation (EC) Establishes a common Guidance on and Milk Products and enforcement of Market Organisation No 1234/2007 organisation of legislation for (Scotland) Regulations certain provisions of (Consequential agricultural markets spreadable fats 2008 (SSI 2008 No 216) Council Regulation (EC)

No 1234/2007. Amendments) Regulations 2013 (SI 2013 No.3235) CIF 1/01/14.

Reflects the introduction of the new EU CMO Regulation for agricultural products.

Supplemented by Commission Regulation (EC) No 445/2007

and a specific provision for certain agricultural products.

Lays down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation 2991/94/EC laying

and other yellow fat spreads

Guidance on legislation on the protection of definitions and designations in

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http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/specsugaregs.pdf

















http://www.food.gov.uk/scotland/regsscotland/regsguidscot/spreadablefatguide





http://www.food.gov.uk/scotland/regsscotland/regsguidscot/milkproductguide





Legislation CIF date Explanatory Summary Amended by EU Legislation EU Explanatory Link to Guidance (SSI / SI /Reg/Dir & links ) [Any amendments to


Summary


down standards for spreadable fats and of Council Regulation 189/87/EC on the protection of designations used in the marketing of milk and milk products.

respect of milk and milk products

Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 – new CMO Regulation for agricultural products

Largely replaces Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007

The Tryptophan in Food 11/11/2005 Prohibits the addition of The Food for Particular Not applicable On substances that None available. (Scotland) Regulations tryptophan to food and the Nutritional Uses (Addition may be added for 2005 (SSI 2005 No. 479) sale of food containing

tryptophan, while revoking Reg 13 of the Processed Cereal-based Foods and Baby Foods for infants and Young children (Scotland) Regulations 2004.

of Substances for Specific Nutritional Purposes) (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (SSI 2009 No. 427)

specific nutritional purposes in foods for particular nutritional uses.

The Wine Regulations 30/12/2011 Provides a legislative Council Regulation laying down general 2011 (SI 2001 No. 2936) basis to provide specified (EEC) No 1601/91 rules on the definition,

authorities in the UK with description and powers to enforce EU presentation of Wine rules and sets a aromatized wines, system of aromatized wine-penalties for non- based drinks and compliance with those aromatized wine-rules. product cocktails

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http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2936/contents/made?text=wine%20standards

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2936/contents/made?text=wine%20standards

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?qid=1413211170854&uri=CELEX:01991R1601-20130701

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?qid=1413211170854&uri=CELEX:01991R1601-20130701

Additional FSAS Information

The Framework Agreement on Official Feed and Food Controls by Local Authorities provides the Agency with a mechanism for implementing its powers under the Food Standards Act to influence and oversee local authority enforcement activity

http://www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/enforcework/frameagree/

The Food Law Code of Practice and associated Practice Guidance for Scotland http://www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/enforcework/foodlawcop/copscotland/

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http://www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/enforcework/frameagree/

http://www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/enforcework/foodlawcop/copscotland/

Legislation CIF date Explanatory Amended by EU Legislation EU Explanatory Link to Guidance Contact Details (SSI/SI/Reg/Dir & Summary [Any amendments Summary links ) to same is detailed

on Eurlex links below]

Food Legislation led by Other Government Departments

Alcoholic Liquor 01/04/1979 Prescribes a penalty HMRC Duties Act 1979 for mis-describing

liquor as spirits or as wine fortified with spirits. Therefore, reinforces section 15 of Food Safety Act 1990 for these products.

The Alcoholic Liquor 01/09/2010 Amends the definition HMRC Duties (Definition of for cider Cider) Order 2010 The Drinking Milk 01/04/2011 Makes provision for The Single Council Regulation Establishing a Kevin Mathieson, (Scotland) the enforcement of Common Market (EC) No 1234/2007 common Livestock Policy Regulations 2011 (SSI certain EC Regulations Organisation organisation of Food and Drink 2011 No 84) (Consequential

Amendments) agricultural markets and on

Industry Division Tel: 0300 244 9144

Regulations 2013 specific provisions for certain agricultural products

The Food & Environment Protection Act 1985 (FEPA)

Wholly in force by 01/01/1986

Authorises making of emergency orders. Controls the deposit of substances and

National Legislation None available

articles in the sea. Regulates pesticides and substances, preparations and organisms prepared or used for the control of pests or for protection against pests; and for

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http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/3235/made?match-1












Legislation (SSI/SI/Reg/Dir & links )

CIF date Explanatory Summary

Amended by EU Legislation [Any amendments to same is detailed on Eurlex links below]


Link to Guidance Contact Details


connected purposes Animal By-Products Regulations The Animal By-Products (Enforcement) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013 No. 307)

01/12/2013 Revokes the 2011 ABPE Scotland Regs. and the 1995 ABPI Regs into one consolidated SSI. Transfers staining requirements from the ABPI Regs. to ensure the same level of protection to human health. This is permitted under EU ABP legislation which now forms the legal base. The staining of Category 1 SRM is covered separately by the TSE Regulations. The 2013 Regs. introduce greater flexibility to utilise cheaper suitable dyes if these become available in future.



Ian Murdoch Tel: 0300 244 9833

Beef Labelling Scheme Regulations The Beef and Veal 25/01/2009 Provides for the Commission Establishing a John Burns: Labelling (Scotland) enforcement of Regulation (EC) No system for the Tel: 0300 244 9256 Regulations 2010 (SSI compulsory and 1760/2000 identification and 2010 No. 402) voluntary beef labelling

schemes registration of bovine animals and regarding the

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http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2010/402/contents/made?text=%22Beef%20and%20veal%20labelling%22%23match-1

















labelling of beef and beef products

Laying down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000

Establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products

Rules regarding the marketing of the meat of bovine animals aged 12 months or less

Genetically Modified Organisms – Deliberate Release The Genetically 01/02/1992 Along with Part VI of SI 1997 No. 1900 Council Directive Lays down Helen Stanley Modified Organisms the Environment The Genetically 90/220/EEC provisions to Tel: 0300 244 9503 (Deliberate release) Protection Act 1990, Modified protect human Regulations 1992 (SI these Regulations give Organisms health & the 1992 No. 3280) effect to Directive

90/220/EEC on the deliberate release of genetically modified

(Deliberate Release and Risk Assessment) (Amendment)

environment when carrying out deliberate release of GMO’s into the

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organisms

Revoked by (SSI 2002/541 other than regulations 9 and 13 of those Regulations

Regulations implementing Directive 97/35/EC CIF 25/08/1997


environment and when placing on the market products containing/consist ing of GMO’s intended for subsequent deliberate release onto the environment.

Adapting to technical progress for the second time Council Directive 90/220/EEC on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms (replaces Annex III of Dir 90/220/EEC))

The Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (SSI 2002 No. 541)

04/12/02 Implements Directive 2001/18/EC in Scotland.

The Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Amendment

Directive 2001/18/EC On the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and

Helen Stanley Tel: 0300 244 9503

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http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2002/541/regulation/2/made

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2002/541/regulation/2/made























Regulations 2004 (SSI 2004 No. 439) giving effect to consequential amendments made to Directive 2001/18/EC on deliberate release by Regulation 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed. CIF 15/11/04

Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed

repealing council Directive 90/220/EC

Provides the basis for ensuring high level protection in relation to Genetically modified food and feed whilst ensuring effective functioning of the internal market. Also lays down procedures for labelling, Authorisation & supervision of genetically modified food & feed.

Imported Foods The Trade in Animals and Related Products (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012 No. 177)

01/07/2012 Gives effect to EU law concerning the import of animals and animal products from other Member States and third countries.

The Trade in Animals and Related Products (Scotland) Amendment Order 2012 (SSI 2012 No. 198)



Concerning veterinary checks in intra-Community trade with a view to the completion of the internal market

Concerning veterinary and

Scottish Government Animal Health Tel: 0131 244 3377

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http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2012/198/article/2/made%23text%3D%22The%20Trade%20in%20Animals%20and%20Related%20Products%20%28Scotland%29%20Regulations%202012%22







http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/1989/0662









Commission Decision 2007/275/EC


zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market

Laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries

concerning lists of animals and products to be subject to controls at border inspection posts under Council Directives 91/496/EEC and 97/78/EC

laying down health rules as

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regards animal by-products and derived products not intended for human consumption and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002

The Meat (Disease 19/08/2000 give effect in part to Council Directive On health Fiona Eddy, Control) (Scotland) the provisions of the 72/461 problems Exotic Disease Team, Regulations 2000 (SSI following Council affecting intra SG Animal Health & 2000 No. 288) Directives relating to

disease control : Council Directive 72/461; Council Directive 91/494; Council Directive 80/215; Council Directive 77/99; Council Directive 94/65

Council Directive 91/494

Community trade in fresh meat

On animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in and imports from third countries of fresh poultrymeat

Welfare Division. Tel: 0131 244 9243


On animal health problems affecting intra Community trade in meat products


On health problems affecting the production and

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marketing of meat products and certain other products of animal origin

Laying down the requirements for the production and placing on the market of minced meat and meat preparations

Marketing Standards The Eggs and Chicks (Scotland) (No.2) Regulations 2008 (SSI 2008 No. 395)

19/12/2008 Revoke and remake, with modifications, the Eggs and Chicks (Scotland) Regulations following adoption of Council Regulation (EC) No. 1234/2007, along with other listed EEC Regulations.

The Eggs and Chicks (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 450)

Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007

Regulation (EEC) No 2782/75

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1868/77

Regulation (EEC) No 2782/75



Egg & Poultry Unit, Scottish Government Rural Payments and Inspections Directorate, Tel: 0300 244 9856

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Horticultural Act 1986 (c 20)

Extends the powers of the horticultural Marketing Inspectorate (Marketing Officers in Scotland), who enforce the Regulations, to the control of the movement of produce.

Caroline Boyd Tel: 0300 244 9299

The Marketing of Horticultural Produce (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (SI 2009 No. 23)

01/07/2009

The Olive Oil (Marketing Standards) Regulations 1987 (SI 1987 No. 1783)

Revoked by SI 2003/2557 other than for any oil which was put into free circulation before 1st November 2003

Paul Jarron Tel: 0300 244 9149

The Olive Oil 01/11/2003 Provide for the The Olive Oil Council Regulation amending (Marketing Standards) application of Council (Marketing (EC) No 1513/2001 Regulations No Regulations 2003 (SI Regulation (EC) No Standards) 136/66/EEC and 2003 No. 2577) 1513/2001 and


(Amendment) Regulations 2004 CIF 2(b) & (c) 01/11/2005 All other 01/11/2004

The Olive Oil (Marketing Standards) (Amendment) Regulations 2006


(EC) No 1638/98 as regards the extension of the period of validity of the aid scheme and the quality strategy for olive oil

on marketing standards for olive oil

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CIF 10/01/2007 The Olive Oil (Designations of Origin) Regulations 1999 ( SI 1999 No. 1513)

Revoked other than for any oil which was put into free circulation before 1st November 2003

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 2815/98

concerning marketing standards for olive oil

The Organic Products 27/04/2009 Provides for the The Organic Council Regulation on organic Kirsten Beddows Regulations 2009 (SI administration and Products (EC) No 834/2007 production and Tel: 0300 244 9292 2009 No. 842) enforcement of

Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products

(Amendments) Regulations 2010 (SI 2010 No. 1902) CIF 01/10/2010

labelling of organic products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91

The Preserved Sardines (Marketing Standards) (Scotland) Regulations 1990 ( SI 1990 No 1139)

26/06/1990 Provides for the execution and enforcement of directly applicable Community provisions relating to the marketing of preserved sardines in the Community set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No. 2136/89

The Food Safety Act 1990 (Consequential Modifications) (Scotland) Order 1990 (SI 1990 No. 2625) Revokes Reg 3

Council Regulation (EEC) No. 2136/89

laying down common marketing standards for preserved sardines

Marine Management Organisation Tel: 0300 123 1032

The Sea Fish (Marketing Standards) (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (SSI 2004 No. 498)

14/12/2004 makes provision for the enforcement in Scotland of Community Regulations laying down common marketing standards and related rules as to marketing for certain species of sea fish,

Council Regulation (EC) No. 104/2000

on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products

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including shellfish Pesticides The Pesticides 18/11/2008 Provides for the Council Directive concerning the Marie Coventry: (Maximum Residue enforcement of EU 91/414/EEC placing of plant Tel: 0300 244 9501 Levels) (Scotland) provisions setting protection Regulations 2008 (SSI maximum residue products on the No. 2008/342) levels of pesticides in

or on food and feed of plant and animal origin.


market

on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin and amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC

Poultrymeat The Poultrymeat (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (SSI No. 2011/318

10/10/2011 Make provision for the enforcement and execution of directly applicable European marketing standards relating to poultrymeat.


Protection of Food Names Regulation 510/2006 on the protection

of geographical Amanda Fox Food Drink Industry

EC Reg. 1898/2006 indications and designations of

Division, Tel: 0300 244 9292

EC Reg. 509/2006 origin for agriculture

EC Reg. 1216/2007 products and foodstuffs.

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The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 ( SI 2009 No 2890)

23/11/2009 Additional national requirements required by Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drink


on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89

Neil Sinclair Tel: 0300 244 9280

The Scotch Whisky Order 1990 (SI 1990 No. 998)

01/06/1990 National Legislation

The Spirit Drink 16/01/2009 Provides for the Regulation (EC) No on the definition, Regulations 2008 (SI enforcement of 110/2008 description, 2008 No 3206) Regulation (EC) No

110/2008 on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drink

presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89

TSE Legislation The Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 177)

28/05/2010 Provides enforcement of the EU regulations, which lay down rules for the prevention, control and eradication of certain TSEs. Also prohibits placing on the market of products

Regulation 999/2001/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

Commission

Lays down rules for the prevention, control and eradication of certain transmissible spongiform encephalopathies

Nick Ambrose, SG Animal Health & Welfare Division Tel: 0300 244 9818

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derived from animals born or reared within the UK before 1 Aug 1996 and authorises certain MSs to revise their annual BSE monitoring programmes.

Decision 2009/719/EC amended by Decision 2010/66/EU Commission Decision 2007/411/EC

Commission Regulations (EC) No. 956/2008 and (EC) No. 163/2009 Commission Regulation (EC) No. 103/2009

Commission Decision 2013/76/EC allows EU Member States (except Bulgaria and Romania) to stop BSE testing healthy slaughtered cattle. This applied in the UK from 01/03/2013.

Authorises certain MSs to revise their annual BSE monitoring programmes. Prohibits placing on the market of products derived from animals born or reared within the UK before 1 Aug 1996

Amends Annex IV to 999/2001/EC

Amends Annexes VII and IX to 999/2001/EC

Veterinary Medicines The Animals and Animals Products

11/08/1997 Implements EU Directive 1996/23 –

The Animals and Animals Products


None available Veterinary Medicines Directorate

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(Examination for Residues and Maximum Residue Limits) Regulations 1997 (SI 1997 No 1729)

setting out restrictions on veterinary medicinal substances that can be used to treat food-producing animals, offences relating to possession of banned substances for use in food-producing animals as growth promoters and for the sale of animals/animal products containing residues of veterinary medicines at illegal levels.

(Examination for Residues and Maximum Residue Limits) Regulations 2001(SI 2001 No. 3590) – minor clarifications CIF 30/11/2001

The Animals and Animal Products (Examination for Residues and maximum limits) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (SI 2004 No. 147) CIF 23/02/2004

The Animals and Animal Products (Examination for Residues and maximum limits) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (SI 2006 No. 755) CIF 06/04/2006

The Animals and Animal Products


Regulation (EC) 470/2009

Commission Regulation (EU) 37/2010

Implements Commission Decision 2000/68

This amendment ensured that measures relating to Horse Passports were implemented.

Tel: 01932 336911

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(Examination for Residues and maximum limits)(Amendmen t) Regulations 2009 (SI 2009 No. 1925) CIF 10/08/2009

The Official Feed and Food Controls (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (SI 2005 No. 616) CIF 01/01/2006

The Animals and Animal Products (Examination for Residues and maximum limits) (Amendment) Regulations 2013 CIF 06/05/2013


The Charges for Residues Surveillance

01/10/2006 Implements charges applicable to food

The Charges for Residues

None available

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Regulations 2006 (SI 2006 No. 2285)

industry to cover residues surveillance costs

Surveillance (Amendment) Regulations 2011 CIF 09/01/2012

The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2011 (SI 2011 No. 2159)

01/10/2011 Implements Directive 2001/82/EC

The Veterinary Medicines (Amendment) Regulations 2012 CIF 01/12/2012




Concerning the manufacture, use and supply of veterinary medicines, medicated feed and specified feed additives

Introduces a new fees structure concerning the examination of variations to the terms of the Marketing Authorisations for medicinal products for human use and veterinary medicinal products

laying down conditions governing the preparation, placing on the market and use of

Detailed guidance notes available on VMD website: www.vmd.defra.gov .uk

Guidance Notes 13,16 & 17 have content relating specifically to food producing animals

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Regulation (EC) 1831/2003

medicated feedingstuffs

laying down the principles and guidelines of good manufacturing practice for veterinary medicinal products

on additives for use in animal nutrition, in so far as it applies to veterinary medicinal products used in feedingstuffs

The Charges for Inspection and Controls Regulations 1997 (SI 1997 No. 2893)

01/01/1998 The Charges for Inspections and Controls (Amendment) Regulations 1998 (SI 1998 No. 2880) CIF 22/12/1998

The Charges for Inspections and Controls (Amendment) Regulations 2004

Nia Ball Tel : 0300 244 9275

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( SI 2004 No. 1697) CIF 26/07/2004

The Charges for Inspections and Controls (Amendment) (No.2)Regulations 2004 ( SI 2004 No. 1871) CIF 25/07/2004

The Charges for Inspections and Controls (Amendment) Regulations 2005 ( SI 2005 No. 12) CIF 05/02/2005

The Charges for Inspections and Controls (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2005 ( SI 2005 No. 2715) CIF 31/10/2005

The Charges for Inspections and Controls

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(Amendment) Regulations 2006 (SI 2006 No. 756) CIF 06/04/2006

Weights and Measure Legislation Weights and Measures Act 1985

The Weights and Measures (Intoxicating Liquor) (Amendment) Order 2001 (SI 2001 No 1322)

The Weights and Measures (Intoxicating Liquor) (Amendment) Order 1994 (SI 1994 No 18830

National Measurement Office, Stanton Avenue Teddington, TW11 0JZ Tel: 020 8943 7272 Fax:0 20 8943 7270 Email us at: [email protected]

Businesses or members of the public who have queries or complaints regarding the law on weights The Weights and 06/04/2006

Measures (Packaged and measures should Goods) Regulations visit the Consumer 2006 (SI 2006 No. Direct website for 659) more information or

telephone 08454 04 The Weights and 11/04/09 Measures (Specified Quantities) (Pre

05 06.

packed Products) Regulations 2009 ( SI 2009 No. 663) The Weights and Measures Act 1963 (Cheese, Fish, Fresh

01/09/1984

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Fruit and Vegetables, Meat and Poultry) Order 1984 (SI 1984 No. 1315) The Weights and Measures (Miscellaneous Foods) Order 1988 (SI 1988 No. 2040)

01/01/1989

The Weights and Measures (Intoxicating Liquor) Order 1988 (SI 1998 No. 2039)

01/01/1989 The Weights and Measures (Intoxicating Liquor) (Amendment) Order 1994 (SI 1994 No 18830

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Recently Revoked Legislation ( within last 2 years ) Date Revoked Revoked By

The Food Protection (Emergency Prohibitions) (Radioactivity in Sheep) Order 1991 (SI 1991 No. 20)(as amended) & The Export of Sheep (Prohibition) Order 1991 (SI 1991/58)

01/10/2012 The Food Protection (Emergency Prohibitions) (Radioactivity in Sheep) and the Export of Sheep (Prohibition) Revocation (Scotland) Order 2012 (SSI 2012/263)

The Ceramic Articles in Contact with Food (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (SSI 2006 No 230)

22/12/2012 The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/318)

The Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2008 (SSI 2008 No 261)


The Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (SSI 2009 No 30)


The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No 237)


The Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011 No 100)


The Arsenic in Food (Scotland) Regulations 1959 (SI 1959/928)(as amended)

06/04/2013 The Food (Miscellaneous Amendment and Revocation) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013 No 83)

The Chloroform in Food (Scotland) Regulations 1980 (SI 1980 No. 289) 06/04/2013 The Food (Miscellaneous Amendment and Revocation) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013 No 83)

The Contaminants in Food (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 329) 01/10/2013 The Contaminants in Food (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013 No. 217)

The Erucic Acid in Food (Scotland) Regulations 1977 (SI 1977 1028) (as amended)

01/10/2013 The Contaminants in Food (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013 No. 217)

The Mineral Hydrocarbons in Food (Scotland) Regulations 1966 (SI 1996 No.1263) (as amended)

01/10/2013 The Contaminants in Food (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013 No. 217)

The Fish Labelling (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No. 90) 05/10/2013 The Fish Labelling (Scotland) Regulations 2013

The Extraction Solvents in Food Regulations 1993 (SI 1993 No.1658) 31/10/2013 The Food Additives, Flavourings, Enzymes and Extraction Solvents (Scotland) Regulations 2013

The Extraction Solvents in Food (Amendment) Regulations 1995 (SI 1995 No.1440)

31/10/2013 The Food Additives, Flavourings, Enzymes and Extraction Solvents (Scotland) Regulations 2013

The Extraction Solvents in Food (Amendment) Regulations 1998 (SI 1998 No.2257)


The Extraction Solvents in Food Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011 No.306)


The Smoke Flavourings (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (SSI 2005 No.215)


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The Food Enzymes (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (SSI 2009 No.435) Regulations 3,4,5, and 6


The Food Additives (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (SSI 2009 No.436) All provisions except regulations 1,2,18 & 19)


The Food Additives (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012 No.119) Regulation 2(4) and (6)


The Flavourings in Food (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010 No.439) All provisions except regulations 1,2 & 7)


The Food (Suspension of the Use of E 128 Red 2G as Food Colour) (Scotland) Regulations 2007 (SSI 2007 No 363)


The Miscellaneous Food additives (Amendment) Regulations 1997 (SI 1997 No1413)


The Miscellaneous Food Additives (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (SI 1999 No1136)


The Miscellaneous Food Additives (Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2001 (SSI 2001No103)


The Miscellaneous Food Additives (Amendment) (No 2) (Scotland) Regulations 2001 (SSI 2001No 450)


The Miscellaneous Food Additives (Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (SSI 2003 No132)


The Miscellaneous Food Additives Amendment (Scotland) (No 2) Regulations 2003 (SSI 2003 No 599)


The Miscellaneous Food Additives Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (SSI 2004 No 413)


The Miscellaneous Food Additives Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (SSI 2005 No 214)


The Fruit Juices and Fruit Nectars (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (SSI 2003/293) and The Fruit Juices and Fruit Nectars (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/153)

20/11/2013 The Fruit Juices and Fruit Nectars (Scotland) Regulations 2013

The Food Enzymes (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (SSI 2009 No.435) Regulation 9

20/11/2013 The Fruit Juices and Fruit Nectars (Scotland) Regulations 2013

The Animal By-Products (Identification) Regulations 1995 (SI 1995 No. 614)

01/12/2013 The Animal By-Products (Enforcement) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013 No. 307)

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List of Legislation Expected To Come Into Force In The Next 12 Months

CIF Date Title Purpose EU legislation

Oct 2013 The Food Safety, Food Hygiene and Official Controls (Sprouting Seeds) (Scotland) Regulations 2013

Provides enforcement to Commission Regulations 208/2013 on traceability requirements for sprouts and seeds intended for the production of sprouts, Commission Regulation 2010/2013 on the approval of establishments producing sprouts pursuant of Regulation 852/2004 and Commission Regulation 211/2013 on the certification requirements for imports into the Union of sprouts and seeds intended for the production of sprouts.

Commission Regulations 208/2013




Summer 2014 The Food Information (Scotland) Regulations 2014 To provide for the enforcement in Scotland of the general food labelling and nutrition labelling requirements of the EU Food Information to Consumers Regulation.


2014 The Jam and Similar Products (Scotland) Regulations 2014 The aim is to review the Jam and Similar Products (Scotland) Regulations 2004 and reduce the soluble solids content (i.e. sugar level) in order to bring the Regulations in line with changes made in some other European countries. The draft domestic Regulations for the four UK countries were notified to the Commission in December for a scrutiny period of 3 months, Due to concerns raised by the Commission this standstill period has been extended to 6 months, ending 3 June 2014. Defra to reconsider the way forward.

November 2015

The Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (Scotland) Regulations 2015

These Regulations are to be revised, updated and consolidated with their four subsequent amendments into a single SSI. The intention is to also to include EU requirements on the monitoring of radioactivity in drinking water (not natural mineral water). We now intend to consult in the first quarter of 2015 and expect the new consolidated regulations to come into force in November 2015.

February 2014 Amendment to the Food Labelling (Added Phytosterols or Phytostanols) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 – Likely to be

To amend the Scottish Regulations to take account of the fact that the EU regulation has been updated to require a product made with plant sterols and plant stanols to be labelled with a

Commission Regulation (EU) No. 718/2013 on Labelling of Foods and Food Ingredients

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incorporated within the FIR (Scotland) regs statement that it is not intended for people who do not need to control their blood cholesterol level.

with Added Phytosterols, Phytostanols and/or Phytostanol Esters.

13 December The Fish Labelling (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2014 To revise Scottish regulations to reflect changes in EU The fourth chapter of 2014 legislation and the additional consumer information

requirements that they introduce. These rules extend the existing requirement to show consumers where or whether fish were caught or farmed, and the species, by including information on the equipment used to catch the fish, and the date of minimum durability.

Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council, enacted on 11 December 2013.

These changes are mandated by Regulation (EU) number 1379/2013, which amends Council Regulations (EC) No 1184/2006 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repeals (replaces) Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000. The new Regulation (Article 46) stipulates that all references to Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 shall be read as referring to 1379/2013. Furthermore, Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 1420/2013 repeals Commission Regulation (EC) No 2065/2001 of 22 October 2001. However, no changes have been made to Regulation (EU) No 404/2011, which lays down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.

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Index

A

Agriculture Act .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Alcoholic Liquor Definition of Cider .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 53

Duties Act ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 53

Animal Feed ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11

Feed (Sampling and Analysis and Specified Undesirable Substances ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Hygiene and Enforcement ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15

B

Bread and Flour ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32

Casein and Caseinates ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32

Cocoa and Chocolate Products ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33

Coffee Extracts and Chicory Extracts ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 33

Condensed and Dried Milk.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34

Contaminants .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

D

Drinking Milk............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 53

E

Emergency Prohibitions Dagety Bay ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Dounreay Nuclear Establishment .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

F

Fish Labelling .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35

Food & Environment Protection Act .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 53

Food Additives ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 36

Food Contact Materials

77

Teats and Dummies .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

Food for Particular Nutritional Uses

Food Labelling

Addition of substances ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38

Foods for Special Medical Purposes .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 39

Marketing ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 48

Tryptophan in Food ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51

Use in Energy Restricted Diets ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 38

Food Hygiene.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

1996 Regulations ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40

Added Phytosterols or Phytostanols ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Beef & Veal ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 54

Food Safety Act ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Food Supplements ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 43

Fruit Juices and Nectars ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 44

G

General Food Regulations .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Genetically Modified Organisms Animal Feed........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 22

Contained Use.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Deliberate Release ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 55

Genetically Modified Food Scotland ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Risk Assessment – Records and Exemption................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23

Traceability and Labelling ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23

Transboundary Movements.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23

Gluten Intolerance .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 43

H

Honey....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44

Imported Foods ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 57

Meat (Disease Control) ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 59

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L

Other Member States & third countries .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 57

Imports

Infants and Young Children

Plastic Kitchenware from China....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Speficied Products from China ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 29

Infant and Follow on Formula........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44

Processed Cereal-based Foods ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 48

Irradiation................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20

J

Jam ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45

K

Kava Kava ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 46

Lot Marking.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 36

M

Marketing Standards Eggs & Chicks .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60

Horticulture.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 61

Olive Oil ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 61

Olive Oil (Designations of Origin) .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 62

Organic Products ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 62

Preserved Sardines ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 62

Sea Fish .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 62

Materials and Articles in Contact with Food ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Meat Products......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 46

N

Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 46

Novel Foods Fees ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

Ingredients .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

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V

Nutrition and Health Claims .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 48

O

Official Controls Feed and Food 2005 ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Feed and Food Controls 2009 ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Fishery Products ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17

Meat charges ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25

P

Pesticides ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 63

Poultrymeat ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 63

Protection of Food Names .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 63

Q

Quick Frozen Food................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 49

S

Scotch Whisky & Spirit Drinks .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 64

Spreadable Fats, Milk and Milk Products ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 50

Sugar Products ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 50

T

Tranmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 65

Veterinary Medicines ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 68

Charges for Inspections & Controls ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 69

Charges for surveillance ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 68

Residues ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 66

Vitamins and Minerals ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32

W

Weights & Measures.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 71

Cheese, Fish, Fresh Fruit & Veg) .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 72

80

Intoxicating Liquor.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 72

Miscellaneous Foods......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 72

Packaged Goods ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 71

Pre-packed Products ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 72

Wine Standards ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 51

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