Regulation 13 Guidance as to use of fixed monetary penalties
Each food authority must publish guidance about its use of the power to impose fixed monetary penalties under these Regulations.
The guidance must contain information including (whether or not among other things)—
the circumstances in which a fixed monetary penalty is likely to be imposed under these Regulations;
the circumstances in which it may not be imposed;
the amount of the penalty;
how liability for the penalty may be discharged and the effect of discharge; and
a person’s rights to make representations and objections and their rights of appeal.
The food authority must revise the guidance where it considers appropriate.
The food authority must consult with such organisations as appear to it to be representative of interests likely to be substantially affected by the guidance before publishing any guidance or revised guidance.
The food authority must have regard to the guidance or revised guidance in exercising its functions under these Regulations.