Emergency Powers (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1965. Country/Territory Guernsey (UK) Document type Legislation Date 1965 (2003) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition Keyword Hazards Institution Early warning system Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Food security Geographical area Europe, North Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Law defines powers of the States of Guernsey Emergency Powers Authority to declare an emergency and to make Regulations in case of an emergency for reasons of public health or for securing the essentials of life to the community. In the Schedule to this Law power is given to the Authority to declare a food hazard emergency in case the accidental release of a substance may cause a danger to food safety. The Schedule also specifies regulation-making powers of the Authority in case of a food hazard emergency. Full text English Website www.guernseylegalresources.gg