# The Charges for Inspections and Controls (Amendment) Regulations 2004, Introduction: Introductory text


FOOD
Made 5th July 2004
Laid before Parliament 5th July 2004
Coming into force 26th July 2004
The powers conferred by sections 45 and 48(1)(b) and (c) of the Food Safety Act 1990 are now vested in the Secretary of State.
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has carried out the consultation required by section 48(4) of that Act and had regard, in accordance with section 48(4A) of that Act, to any relevant advice given by the Food Standards Agency.
She has carried out the consultation required by Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No.178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety.
Accordingly, in exercise of those powers, she makes the following Regulations:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1697/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/charges-for-inspections-and-controls-amendment-regulations-2004/introduction
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