# The Food Protection (Emergency Prohibitions) (Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning) Order 1997, Article 2: Designated circumstances


In the opinion of the Secretary of State, mussels, scallops and razor clams in the area designated in article 3 below may be affected by the toxin which causes paralytic shellfish poisoning in human beings and are likely to create a hazard to human health if they are consumed.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1565/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/food-protection-emergency-prohibitions-paralytic-shellfish-poisoning-order-1997/article-2
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