# The Contaminants in Food (England) Regulations 2005, Introduction: Introductory text


FOOD, ENGLAND
Made 23rd November 2005
Laid before Parliament 30th November 2005
Coming into force 1st January 2006
The Secretary of State makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred on her by sections 16(1)(a), (e) and (f), 17(1) and (2), 26(1)(a), (2)(e) and (3), 31(1) and (2)(b)(c) and (f), and 48(1) of the Food Safety Act 1990, and now vested in her.
In accordance with section 48(4A) of that Act, she has taken into account relevant advice given by the Food Standards Agency.
As required by Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No. 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety, there has been open and transparent public consultation during the preparation and evaluation of these Regulations.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3251/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/contaminants-in-food-england-regulations-2005/introduction
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