The Contaminants in Food (England) Regulations 2005
1Title, commencement and application
2Interpretation
3Offences and penalties
4Enforcement
5Procurement and analysis of samples
6Application of various sections of the Food Safety Act 1990
7Consequential amendment
8Revocations

2005 No. 3251

FOOD, ENGLAND

The Contaminants in Food (England) Regulations 2005

Made

Laid before Parliament

Coming into force

The Secretary of State makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred on her by sections 16(1)(a), (e) and (f), 17(1) and (2), 26(1)(a), (2)(e) and (3), 31(1) and (2)(b)(c) and (f), and 48(1) of the Food Safety Act 19901, and now vested in her2.

In accordance with section 48(4A) of that Act, she has taken into account relevant advice given by the Food Standards Agency.

As required by Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No. 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety3, there has been open and transparent public consultation during the preparation and evaluation of these Regulations.