# The Food (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (England) Regulations 2021, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W

Food, England
Made 24th May 2021
Laid before Parliament 25th May 2021
Coming into force 17th June 2021
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 16(1)(e), 26(1) and 48(1) of the Food Safety Act 1990.
There has been consultation 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.
The Secretary of State has had regard to relevant advice given by the Food Standards Agency in accordance with section 48(4A) of the Food Safety Act 1990.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2021/616/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/food-amendment-and-transitional-provisions-england-regulations-2021/introduction
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