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New food hygiene laws were introduced in the UK in January 2006. There are a number of European Regulations that apply directly to food businesses in the UK, as well as national legislation in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The key European Regulations are:
The Food Hygiene (England) Regulations 2006 provide the framework for the EU legislation to be enforced in England. There are similar regulations in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The Food Hygiene (England) Regulations 2006 can be accessed on the Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI) website.
See the Background to the 2006 food hygiene legislation section of this website for more on the new legislation, as well as copies of the European Regulations.
Back to topNew food hygiene laws have applied in the UK since 1 January 2006. They affect all food businesses, including caterers, primary producers (such as farmers), manufacturers, distributors and retailers.
Your questions answered on how the new food hygiene legislation will affect you.
Your questions answered on how the new food hygiene legislation will affect you.
Your questions answered on how hygiene legislation affects you.
Your questions answered on how the new food hygiene legislation will affect you.
Your questions answered on how the new food hygiene legislation will affect you.
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