2023 No. 235
Agriculture, England
Food, England
The Genetically Modified Food and Feed (Authorisations and Modifications of Authorisations) (England) Regulations 2023
Made 28th February 2023
Laid before Parliament 2nd March 2023
Coming into force 26th April 2023
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by Articles 7(3), 19(3) and 35(3) of Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on genetically modified food and feed.
EUR 2003/1829, amended by S.I. 2019/705 and 2022/377. There are other amendments, but these are not relevant for this instrument. The terms “appropriate authority” and “prescribe” are defined in Article 2 of EUR 2003/1829. With respect to food, Article 7(3) applies in relation to modifications, and renewals of authorisations as read with Articles 9(2) and 11 respectively. With respect to feed, Article 19(3) applies in relation to modifications, and renewals of authorisations as read with Articles 21(2) and 23 respectively.
As required by Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No. 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety, there has been open and transparent public consultation during the preparation and evaluation of these Regulations.
EUR 2002/178; relevant amending instrument S.I. 2019/641. There are other amendments, but these are not relevant for this instrument.