# The Food (Peanuts from Egypt) (Emergency Control) (Scotland) Order 2000, Introduction: Introductory text


FOOD
Made 22nd February 2000
Laid before the Scottish Parliament 24th February 2000
Coming into force 24th February 2000
Whereas it appears to the Scottish Ministers that the import of peanuts originating in, or consigned from, Egypt may, save as permitted by the following Order, involve imminent risk of injury to health, now therefore the said Ministers, in exercise of the powers conferred on them by sections 6(4), 13(1) and 48(1) of the Food Safety Act 1990, and of all other powers enabling them in that behalf, hereby make the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2000/35/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/food-peanuts-from-egypt-emergency-control-scotland-order-2000/introduction
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