CHAPTER V

FINAL PROVISIONS

Amendment and adaptation of Annexes I and II
Article 13
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Annexes 1 and 2 may be adapted or updated by the appropriate authority taking into account—
a
the need to revise the recommendations set out in Annex 1. Part B, paragraph 2;
b
the experience gained from the implementation of HACCP-based systems pursuant to Article 5;
c
technological developments and their practical consequences and consumer expectations with regard to food composition;
d
scientific advice, particularly new risk assessments;
e
microbiological and temperature criteria for foodstuffs.
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Derogations from Annexes 1 and 2 may be prescribed by the appropriate authority, in particular in order to facilitate the implementation of Article 5 for small businesses, taking into account the relevant risk factors, provided that such derogations do not affect the achievement of the objectives of this Regulation.
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Nothing in this Regulation prevents the appropriate authority from using any power which the appropriate authority has to make subordinate legislation adapting the requirements set down in Annex 2 where that legislation does not compromise the achievement of the objectives of this Regulation and—
a
the adaptations have the aim of—
i
enabling the continued use of traditional methods, at any of the stages of production, processing or distribution of food; or
ii
accommodating the needs of food businesses situated in regions that are subject to special geographical constraints;
b
in cases not involving the matters at (a), the adaptations apply only to the construction, layout and equipment of establishments.
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Art. 13(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The General Food Hygiene (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/642), regs. 1, 12(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Art. 13(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The General Food Hygiene (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/642), regs. 1, 12(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Art. 13(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The General Food Hygiene (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/642), regs. 1, 12(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Art. 13(4)-(7) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The General Food Hygiene (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/642), regs. 1, 12(d); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)