The main food laws which apply to these policy areas in the UK
The Food Safety Act 1990 (as amended) provides the framework for all food legislation in Great Britain â similar legislation applies in Northern Ireland.
The General Food Regulations 2004 (as amended) provides for the enforcement of certain provisions of Regulation (EC) 178/2002 (including imposing penalties) and amends the Food Safety Act 1990 to bring it in line with Regulation (EC) 178/2002. Similar legislation applies in Northern Ireland.
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