(1)In section 16(1) of the 1990 Act, after paragraph (d) insert—
“(da)provision for a food hygiene information scheme;”.
(2)In Schedule 1 to the 1990 Act, after paragraph 7 insert—
“8(1)Provision for the following in connection with a food hygiene information scheme, namely—
(a)for a food authority—
(i)to assess hygienic conditions and practices in food premises;
(ii)to determine food hygiene ratings for food premises (by reference to criteria specified in or determined in accordance with the regulations);
(iii)to give reasons for, and opportunities to comment on, food hygiene ratings;
(iv)to issue certificates which show food hygiene ratings;
(v)to inform Food Standards Scotland about food hygiene ratings;
(b)for notifying the public of food hygiene ratings (for example, by requiring the display of certificates, or other information, in or on food premises, requiring persons involved in a food business to provide information about food hygiene ratings when asked to do so or requiring food authorities or Food Standards Scotland to publish food hygiene ratings);
(c)for the review or appeal of food hygiene ratings;
(d)for the promotion of the scheme.
(2)Provision for a food hygiene rating to be based on an assessment of hygienic conditions and practices carried out before the regulations come into force.”.
Commencement Information
I1S. 34 in force at 1.4.2015 by S.S.I. 2015/99, art. 2