# The Contaminants in Food (Wales) Regulations 2007, Introduction: Introductory text


FOOD, WALES
Made 13 March 2007
Coming into force 15 March 2007
The National Assembly for Wales makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 16(1)(a), (e) and (f), 17(2), 26(1)(a), (2)(e) and (3), and 48(1) of the Food Safety Act 1990.
In accordance with section 48(4A) of that Act, the National Assembly for Wales has had regard to 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/wsi/2007/840/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/contaminants-in-food-wales-regulations-2007/introduction
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