Regulation 4 Amendment of the Agricultural Marketing Act 1983

After section 3 of the Agricultural Marketing Act 1983^f1 there shall be inserted—

“Additional functions relating to organic production of agricultural products

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(1)

For the purpose of ensuring that Council Regulation (EEC) No. 2092/91^f2 (relating to organic production of agricultural products and indications referring thereto on agricultural products and foodstuffs) is administered, executed and enforced, Food from Britain shall have the powers set out in subsection (2) below.

(2)

To the extent provided by the designation of Food from Britain for the purposes of any provision of that Council Regulation, Food from Britain shall have all such functions as may be necessary or expedient for the performance of any responsibilities so designated.”.