Guidance as to fixed monetary penalties
11.—(1) Each food authority must publish guidance containing information as to—
(a)the circumstances in which a fixed monetary penalty is likely to be imposed under these Regulations,
(b)the circumstances in which it may not be imposed,
(c)the amount of the penalty,
(d)how liability for the penalty may be discharged and the effect of discharge, and
(e)a person’s rights to make representations and objections and their rights of appeal.
(2) The food authority must revise the guidance where appropriate, and publish any revised guidance.
(3) The food authority must consult with such organisations as appear to them to be representative of interests likely to be substantially affected by the guidance before publishing any guidance or revised guidance.
(4) The food authority must have regard to the guidance or revised guidance in exercising their functions under these Regulations.