# The Welfare Food (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


FOOD, ENGLAND AND WALES
Made 13th October 2026
Laid before Parliament 15th October 2026
Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1(2)
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 13(1)(c), (3), (4) and (5) of the Social Security Act 1988 (“the 1988 Act”) and section 175(3) to (5) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992.
In accordance with section 13(2) of the 1988 Act, the Secretary of State has consulted the Welsh Ministers.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/1092/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/welfare-food-amendment-england-and-wales-regulations-2026/introduction
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