Explanatory note

This Order requires prices of food and drink to be indicated at premises where food and drink is offered for consumption on the premises. Article 3 defines the premises to which the Order applies with exceptions for certain premises such as members' clubs and staff canteens. The Order also requires prices to be indicated at premises selling take-away food. Article 4 contains detailed provisions as to the prices and charges that must be indicated with article 5 specifying how many prices must be indicated. Article 7 provides for the manner in which prices and charges must be indicated.

A full regulatory impact assessment of the effect that this Order will have on the costs of business is available from the Consumer and Competition Policy Directorate, Department of Trade and Industry, 1 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0ET or at www.dti.gov.uk/ccp/. Copies of the regulatory impact assessment have also been placed in the libraries of both Houses of Parliament.