Explanatory Note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations, which extend to Scotland only, further amend the Sweeteners in Food Regulations 1995 by bringing up to date a reference to Directive 95/31/EC (O.J. No. L 178, 28.7.95, p.1 as amended by Directive 98/66/EC (O.J. No. L 257, 19.9.98, p.35)) on specific purity criteria so as to cover its amendment by Directive 2000/51/EC which substitutes a new specification for maltitol syrup.
No Regulatory Impact Assessment has been prepared in relation to these Regulations.