http://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2007/3294The Official Feed and Food Controls (Wales) Regulations 2007 (revoked)Food safetyFood hygieneCrown courtsLegislationFood standardsAGRICULTURE, WALES;FOOD, WALESStatute Law Database2026-03-23Expert Participation2010-01-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007 No. 3294 (W.290)AGRICULTURE, WALESFOOD, WALESThe Official Feed and Food Controls (Wales) Regulations 2007 (revoked)<CommentaryRef Ref="key-975e4959b06fb3f0645ad2880066cb09"/>Made19 November 2007Laid before the National Assembly for Wales21 November 2007Coming into force14 December 2007. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PART 1PRELIMINARYTitle, commencement and application1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interpretation2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART 2MAIN PROVISIONSCompetent authorities3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Exchanging and providing information4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Obtaining information5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Power to issue codes of recommended practice6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Monitoring of enforcement action7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Power to request information relating to enforcement action8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Power of entry for persons monitoring enforcement action9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Meaning of “enforcement authority” and related expressions10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offences relating to regulations 8 and 911. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Right of appeal12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appeal to Crown Court against dismissal of appeal under regulation 12(1)13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Staff of competent authority of another member State14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Commission experts15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prohibition on disclosure of trade secrets16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Execution and enforcement17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Powers of entry18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Obstruction <Abbreviation Expansion="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</Abbreviation> of officers19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Penalties20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Time limit for prosecutions21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART 3OFFICIAL CONTROLS ON FEED AND FOOD OF NON-ANIMAL ORIGIN FROM THIRD COUNTRIESInterpretation of this Part of these Regulations22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Feed enforcement responsibilities23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Food enforcement responsibilities24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Functions of the Commissioners25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deferred execution and enforcement26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prohibition on introduction of certain feed and food27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Checks on products28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Detention, destruction, special treatment, re-dispatch and other appropriate measures and costs29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Notices pursuant to Articles 18 and 19 of Regulation 882/2004 (imports of feed and food from third countries)30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Right of appeal in respect of notices served under regulation 3031. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appeal to Crown Court against dismissal of appeal under regulation 3132. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Serious risk to animal or public health33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Costs34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Procurement by authorised officers of samples with regard to food35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Analysis etc. of samples36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Powers of entry of authorised officers of a food authority37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Obstruction etc. of officers (imports)38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offences and penalties39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Time limit for prosecutions (imports)40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART 4RECOVERY OF EXPENSESExpenses arising from additional official controls41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Expenses arising in respect of co-ordinated assistance and follow-up by the Commission42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART 5ENFORCEMENT AND SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONSOffences due to fault of another person43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defence of due diligence44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offences by bodies corporate45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offences by Scottish partnerships46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Protection of officers acting in good faith47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Service of documents48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Revocation49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCHEDULE 1DEFINITIONS OF COMMUNITY LEGISLATIONRegulation 2(1)

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SCHEDULE 2DEFINITION OF RELEVANT FEED LAWRegulation 2(1)

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SCHEDULE 3DEFINITION OF RELEVANT FOOD LAWRegulation 2(1)

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SCHEDULE 4COMPETENT AUTHORITIES FOR THE PURPOSES OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF REGULATION 882/2004 IN SO FAR AS THEY APPLY IN RELATION TO RELEVANT FEED LAWRegulation 3(1)

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SCHEDULE 5COMPETENT AUTHORITIES FOR THE PURPOSES OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF REGULATION 882/2004 IN SO FAR AS THEY APPLY IN RELATION TO RELEVANT FOOD LAWRegulation 3(3)

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 Regulations revoked (25.1.2010) by The Official Feed and Food Controls (Wales) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/3376), reg. 52(b)