# The Nutrition and Health Claims (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, Introduction: Introductory text


FOOD, ENGLAND
Made 19th February 2024
Laid before Parliament 20th February 2024
Coming into force 1st October 2024
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 16(1)(e) and (f), 17(2), 26(1)(a), (2)(e) and (f) and (3) and 48(1) of the Food Safety Act 1990.
In accordance with section 48(4A) of that Act, the Secretary of State has 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/uksi/2024/165/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/nutrition-and-health-claims-england-amendment-regulations-2024/introduction
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