Food Standards Act 1999

21Supplementary powers

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(1)The Agency has power to do anything which is calculated to facilitate, or is conducive or incidental to, the exercise of its functions.

(2)Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), that power includes power—

(a)to carry on educational or training activities;

(b)to give financial or other support to activities carried on by others;

(c)to acquire or dispose of any property or rights;

(d)to institute criminal proceedings in England and Wales and in Northern Ireland.

(3)The Agency may make charges for facilities or services provided by it at the request of any person.