http://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/482The Official Feed and Food Controls Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (revoked)Food safetyFood hygieneFood standardsPublic order, justice and rightsCrime and law enforcementenAGRICULTUREFOODStatute Law Database2025-07-11Expert Participation2010-01-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007 No. 482AGRICULTUREfooDThe Official Feed and Food Controls Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (revoked)<CommentaryRef Ref="key-c7a90af8f0552452455dcdf556cf2709"/>Made23rd November 2007Coming into operation21st December 2007. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PART 1PRELIMINARYCitation and commencement1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interpretation2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART 2MAIN PROVISIONSCompetent authorities3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Exchanging and providing information4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Obtaining information5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Power to issue codes of recommended practice6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Monitoring of enforcement action7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Power to request information relating to enforcement action8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Power of entry for persons monitoring enforcement action9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Meaning of “enforcement authority” and related expressions10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offences relating to regulations 8 and 911. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Right of appeal12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Staff of competent authority of another member State13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Commission experts14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prohibition on disclosure of trade secrets15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Execution and enforcement16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Powers of entry17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Obstruction etc. of officers18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Penalties19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Time limit for prosecutions20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART 3OFFICIAL CONTROLS ON FEED AND FOOD OF NON-ANIMAL ORIGIN FROM THIRD COUNTRIESInterpretation of this Part21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Feed enforcement responsibilities22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Food enforcement responsibilities23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Functions of the Commissioners24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deferred execution and enforcement25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prohibition on introduction of certain feed and food26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Checks on products27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Detention, destruction, special treatment, re–dispatch and other appropriate measures and costs28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Notices pursuant to Articles 18 and 19 of Regulation 882/2004 (imports of feed and food from third countries)29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Right of appeal in respect of notices served under regulation 2930. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Serious risk to animal or public health31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Costs32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Procurement by authorised officers of samples with regard to food33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Analysis etc. of samples34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Powers of entry of authorised officers of a district council35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Obstruction etc. of officers (imports)36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offences and penalties37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Time limit for prosecutions (imports)38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART 4RECOVERY OF EXPENSESExpenses arising from additional official controls39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Expenses arising in respect of co-ordinated assistance and follow-up by the Commission40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART 5ENFORCEMENT AND SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONSOffences due to fault of another person41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defence of due diligence42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Protection of officers acting in good faith43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Revocation44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCHEDULE 1DEFINITIONS OF COMMUNITY LEGISLATIONRegulation 2(1)

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SCHEDULE 2DEFINITION OF RELEVANT FEED LAWRegulation 2(1)

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SCHEDULE 3DEFINITION OF RELEVANT FOOD LAWRegulation 2(1)

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SCHEDULE 4COMPETENT AUTHORITIES FOR THE PURPOSES OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF REGULATION 882/2004 IN SO FAR AS THEY APPLY IN RELATION TO RELEVANT FEED LAWRegulation 3(1)

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SCHEDULE 5COMPETENT AUTHORITIES FOR THE PURPOSES OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF REGULATION 882/2004 IN SO FAR AS THEY APPLY IN RELATION TO RELEVANT FOOD LAWRegulation 3(3)

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 Regulations revoked (25.1.2010) by The Official Feed and Food Controls Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/427), regs. 1, 47(b)