# The Novel Foods (England) Regulations 2018, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W

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 .
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 and measures in the veterinary and phytosanitary fields for the protection of public health .
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/uksi/2018/154/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/novel-foods-england-regulations-2018/introduction
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