C2C3 Part II MAIN PROVISIONS

Annotations:
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C2

Pts. I-III (ss. 1-39): functions transferred (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8, Sch. 2

Pts. I-III (ss. 1-39): certain functions transferred (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2

C3

Pts. I-III (ss. 1-39) applied (with modifications) (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2

Regulations

C119 Registration and licensing of food premises.

1

F1the Secretary of State may by regulations make provision—

a

for the registration by enforcement authorities of premises used or proposed to be used for the purposes of a food business, and for prohibiting the use for those purposes of any premises which are not registered in accordance with the regulations; or

b

subject to subsection (2) below, for the issue by such authorities of licences in respect of the use of premises for the purposes of a food business, and for prohibiting the use for those purposes of any premises except in accordance with a licence issued under the regulations.

2

F1the Secretary of State shall exercise the power conferred by subsection (1)(b) above only where it appears to F2him to be necessary or expedient to do so—

a

for the purpose of securing that food complies with food safety requirements or in the interests of the public health; or

b

for the purpose of protecting or promoting the interests of consumers.