Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
1
These Regulations amend the definition of “the Regulation”, meaning Regulation (EC) No. 1924/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on nutrition and health claims made on foods (OJ No. L12, 18.1.2007, p.3), contained in regulation 2 of the Nutrition and Health Claims (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I.2007/2080). The effect of the amendment is that a reference to the Regulation in S.I. 2007/2080 now includes any future amendments to its Annex, which consists of the list of authorised nutrition claims and conditions relating to their use (regulation3).
2
A full impact assessment has not been prepared for these Regulations as no impact on the voluntary or private sectors is foreseen.