The Fish Labelling Regulations 2013
These Regulations designate the Secretary of State to draw up and publish the list of commercial designations of fish species accepted in the United Kingdom pursuant to Article 4(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products (OJ No L 17, 21.1.2000, p 22) (regulation 3). They also designate the Secretary of State as the competent authority in the United Kingdom for the purposes of Article 2(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2065/2001 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 as regards informing consumers about fishery and aquaculture products (OJ No L 278, 23.10.2001, p 6) (regulation 4).
Lifecycle
Department
Made
15 Jul 2013
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In force
02 Sept 2013
Enabling power
As required by Article 9 of Regulationof 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. (EC) No 178/2002
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