PART IIGENERAL PROVISIONS AS TO FOOD

Composition and labelling of food

Regulations as to labelling and description of food9

1

Without prejudice to the provisions of Article 8 the Department may, subject to paragraph (4), make regulations for imposing requirements as to, and otherwise regulating—

a

the labelling, marking or advertising of food intended for sale for human consumption, and

b

the descriptions which may be applied to such food.

2

Regulations made under this Article—

a

shall not make provision in relation to the labelling and marking of food in respect to weight, measure and number;

b

may make provision for any purpose authorised by Article 6(1)(c) in the case of regulations under that Article.

3

Regulations made under this Article may apply to cream and separated milk, and to any food containing milk, but shall not otherwise apply to milk.

4

Regulations under this Article which apply to cream or ice-cream shall be made by the Department with the concurrence of the Department of Agriculture.