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Draft Regulations laid before the Scottish Parliament under paragraph 7(1) of schedule 5 of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (c. 28), for approval by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.

RETAINED EU LAW REFORM

FOOD

Made 2026

Coming into force 15th January 2026

The Scottish Ministers make the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 12(1) of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (“the 2023 Act”)^f1 and all other powers enabling them to do so.

There has been consultation under 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^f2.

In accordance with paragraph 7(1) of schedule 5 of the 2023 Act, a draft of this instrument has been laid before and approved by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.