# The Novel Foods (Scotland) Regulations 2017, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: S

Food
Made 23rd November 2017
Laid before the Scottish Parliament 24th November 2017
Coming into force 1st January 2018
The Scottish Ministers make the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 6(4), 16(1), 17(1) and (2), 18(1), 26(1) and (3) and 48(1) of the Food Safety Act 1990, section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 and all other powers enabling them to do so.
In accordance with section 48(4A) and (6) of that Act, the Scottish Ministers have had regard to relevant advice given by Food Standards Scotland.
There has been consultation 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2017/415/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/novel-foods-scotland-regulations-2017/introduction
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