# The Good Food Nation (Scotland) Act 2022 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2024

S.S.I. 2024/29 · made 30 January 2024 · revised to 10 March 2025

These Regulations bring into force particular sections of the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Act 2022 (“the Act”).

Made under: Good Food Nation (Scotland) Act 2022 (Section 28)

PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/good-food-nation-scotland-act-2022-commencement-no-2-regulations-2024/pdf/ssi_20240029_en.pdf; Policy Note https://openlegislation.uk/good-food-nation-scotland-act-2022-commencement-no-2-regulations-2024/pdf/ssipn_20240029_en_001.pdf

## Introductory text

Food
Made 30th January 2024
Laid before the Scottish Parliament 1st February 2024
Coming into force 15th February 2024
The Scottish Ministers make the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 28(2) of the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Act 2022.

## 1 Citation, commencement, and interpretation

(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Act 2022 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2024 and come into force on 15 February 2024.
(2) In these Regulations, “the Act” means the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Act 2022.

## 2 Appointed days

(1) 15 February 2024 is the day appointed for the coming into force of the provisions of the Act specified in column 1 of the table in schedule 1 (the subject matter of which is described in column 2 of that table).
(2) Where a purpose is specified in column 3 of the table in schedule 1 in relation to any provision specified in column 1 of the table in schedule 1, that provision comes into force on 15 February 2024 only for that purpose.
(3) 30 June 2025 is the day appointed for the coming into force of the provisions of the Act specified in column 1 of the table in schedule 2 (the subject matter of which is described in column 2 of that table).
(4) Where a purpose is specified in column 3 of the table in schedule 1 in relation to any provision specified in column 1 of the table in schedule 2, that provision comes into force on 30 June 2025 for that purpose.

## Signature

LORNA SLATER
Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers
St Andrew’s House,
Edinburgh
30th January 2024

## Schedule 1 PROVISIONS OF THE ACT COMING INTO FORCE ON 15 February 2024

Column 1 Provisions of the Act
Column 2
Subject Matter
Column 3
Purpose
Section 19
Establishment of Scottish Food Commission
For the purpose of paragraphs 1, 2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 of the schedule.
Schedule, paragraphs 1 and 2
Status
Schedule, paragraphs 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17
Members
Schedule, paragraphs 18, 19 and 20
Staff
Schedule, paragraph 21
Application of legislation relating to public bodies

## Schedule 2 PROVISIONS OF THE ACT COMING INTO FORCE ON 30 June 2025

Column 1 Provisions of the Act
Column 2
Subject Matter
Column 3
Purpose
Section 19
Establishment of Scottish Food Commission
For all remaining purposes.
Section 20
Functions of the Commission
. . .
. . .
Section 22
Funding and financial assistance
Section 23
Publication of documents by the Commission: inclusive communication
. . .
. . .
Schedule, paragraphs 6 and 7
Procedure
Schedule, paragraphs 9, 10 and 11
Accountability

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations bring into force particular sections of the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Act 2022 (“the Act”).
Regulation 2(1) appoints 15 February 2024 as the date for the coming into force of the provisions listed in schedule 1, which relate to the Scottish Food Commission. Regulation 2(2) provides that where a purpose is specified in the third column of the table in schedule 1, the associated provision comes into force only for that purpose.
Regulation 2(3) appoints 30 June 2025 as the date for the coming into force of the provisions listed in schedule 2. Regulation 2(4) provides that where a purpose is specified in the third column of the table in schedule 2 the associated provision comes into force for that purpose.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2024/29 (the official version)
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