In section 16(1) of the 1990 Act, after paragraph (d) insert—

“(da)

provision for a food hygiene information scheme;”.

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.”.