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Food, England

Made 6th February 2018

Laid before Parliament 8th February 2018

Coming into force 8th March 2018

The Secretary of State makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 M1.

The Secretary of State has been designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to measures relating to food (including drink) including the primary production of food M2 and measures in the veterinary and phytosanitary fields for the protection of public health M3.

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 M4, there has been open and transparent public consultation during the preparation and evaluation of these Regulations.