(This note is not part of the Regulations)

1

These Regulations amend the Beef Bones Regulations 1997 (S.I.1997/2959) in so far as they apply to Wales.

2

The amendments have effect to permit —

a

the retail sale of beef bones;

b

the sale of bone-in beef, even if it has been processed or treated prior to sale;

c

the use of bone-in beef, beef bones and (subject to conditions) substances derived from beef bones in the production of food at catering and take-away premises;

d

(subject to conditions) the sale at catering and take-away premises of any food produced there which contains ingredients consisting of beef bones; and

e

(subject to conditions) the sale at such premises of any food produced there which contains ingredients derived from beef bones.

3

These Regulations do not have effect to lift the ban on the use of bones for manufactured and processed products.

4

These Regulations make a number of consequential amendments to S.I.1997/2959 and in particular change the existing provision (regulation 7) relating to the storage of bones. They also change the existing provision (regulation 9) relating to the keeping of records.