Food (Pistachios from Iran) (Emergency Control) (Wales) (No. 2) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 2288 (W. 227) of 2003). Country/Territory United Kingdom Territorial subdivision Wales Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures International trade Inspection Fruits/edible nuts Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract The principal changes effected by these Regulations are that : (a) the previous requirement that each consignment of Iranian pistachios be subjected to systematic sampling and analysis in order to ensure compliance with Commission Decision 1997/830/EC is modified by providing that: (i) a sample of each consignment must be analysed for aflatoxin and total aflatoxin before release onto the market from the point of entry into the Community, (ii) the period of detention should not exceed 15 working days, and (iii) an authorised officer of the relevant enforcement authority must issue a notice in writing stating that sampling has taken place and the results of the analysis of the sample; and (b) an authorised officer of the relevant enforcement authority is empowered (subject to a right of appeal to a magistrates' court) to issue a notice ordering the re-dispatch of illegal imports of Iranian pistachios. 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 Amended by Food (Emergency Control) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) (Wales) Regulations 2004 (S.I. No. 1804 (W.192) of 2004). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Fruits/edible nuts, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX Food (Emergency Control) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2004 (S.I. No. 245 (W. 24) of 2004). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Fruits/edible nuts, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Food (Emergency Control) (Revocation) (Wales) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 2830 (W.251) of 2006). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Inspection, Condiments/herbs/spices, Oils/oilseeds/fats Source: FAO, FAOLEX