# The Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: N.I.

FOOD
Made 2nd October 2008
Coming into operation 4th November 2008
The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by Articles 15(1)(e), 16(1), 25(1)(a) and (3) and 47(2) of the Food Safety (Northern Ireland) Order 1991.
In accordance with Article 47(3A) of the Food Safety (Northern Ireland) Order 1991, the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety has had regard to relevant advice given by the Food Standards Agency.
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 there has been open and transparent public consultation during the preparation and evaluation of these Regulations.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2008/405/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/infant-formula-and-follow-on-formula-amendment-regulations-northern-ireland-2008/introduction
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