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

Extent: E+W

FOOD, WALES
Made 1 October 2008
Laid before the National Assembly for Wales 6 October 2008
Coming into force 29 October 2008
The Welsh Ministers make the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 16(1)(e), 17(1), 26(1)(a) and (3) and 48(1) of the Food Safety Act 1990 and now vested in them.
In accordance with section 48(4A) of the Food Safety Act 1990, the Welsh Ministers have 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/wsi/2008/2602/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/infant-formula-and-follow-on-formula-amendment-wales-regulations-2008/introduction
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