# The Food (Star Anise from Third Countries) (Emergency Control) (England) Order 2002, Introduction: Introductory text


FOOD, ENGLAND
Made 14th February 2002
Laid before Parliament 15th February 2002
Coming into force 16th February 2002
Whereas it appears to the Secretary of State that the import of certain Star Anise consigned from countries which are not Member States of the European Community may, save as permitted by the following Order, involve imminent risk of injury to health;
Now therefore the Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by sections 13(1) and 48(1) of the Food Safety Act 1990, and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, having regard, in accordance with section 48(4A) of that Act to relevant advice given by the Food Standards Agency, makes the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/334/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/food-star-anise-from-third-countries-emergency-control-england-order-2002/introduction
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