Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Food (Chilli, Chilli Products, Curcuma and Palm Oil) (Emergency Control) (England) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 1442 of 2005).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
England
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety International trade Inspection Condiments/herbs/spices Oils/oilseeds/fats
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Enters into force on 2 June 2005.
Abstract

These Regulations, which apply in relation to England only, implement the Commission Decision of 23 May 2005 on emergency measures regarding chilli, chilli products, curcuma and palm oil. The Regulations : (a) subject to transitional provisions, prohibit the importation of "chilli", "chilli products", "curcuma" and "palm oil" that are (in the case of the first three products named) intended for human consumption and (in the case of the final product named) intended for direct human consumption, except where they are accompanied by an original analytical report demonstrating that the product does not contain Sudan I (CAS Number 842-07-9), Sudan II (CAS Number 3118-97-6), Sudan III (CAS Number 85-86-9) or Scarlet Red or Sudan IV (CAS Number 85-83-6); (b) provide for their enforcement; (c) apply with modifications certain provisions of the Food Safety Act for the purposes of the Regulations and provide for sampling and analysis; (d) provide for the destruction of illegal imports of chilli, chilli products, curcuma and palm oil.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Food Safety Act 1990.

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1990 (2021)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Fraud, Inspection, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Food (Hot Chilli and Hot Chilli Products) (Emergency Control) (England) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 1940 of 2003).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Inspection, Condiments/herbs/spices

Source: FAO, FAOLEX