Food Safety (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (S.I. 1991 No. 762 (N.I. 7)).

Country/Territory: United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision: Northern Ireland
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1991 (2013)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Subject: Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword: Basic legislation Food quality control/food safety Fraud Inspection Institution Residues Drugs Animal health
Geographical area: Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract: An Order to provide with respect to the control of food safety and hygiene in Northern Ireland. The text of the Order consists of 51 sections which are divided into 4 Parts: Preliminary (I); General provisions as to food (II); Administration and enforcement (III); Miscellaneous and supplemental (IV). Sections of Part II are placed under 5 Headings; Food safety (6-12); Consumer protection (13-14); Regulations (15-18); Defences etc. (19-21); Miscellaneous and supplemental (22-25). The Order does also apply to fish products.
Full text: English
Website: www.legislation.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Addition of Vitamins, Minerals and Other Substances Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. No. 301 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Condensed Milk and Dried Milk Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 (S.R. No. 300 of 2003).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Milk/dairy products, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Honey Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 (S.R. No. 383 of 2003).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003

Keyword: Apiculture/sericulture, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. No. 506 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Breastfeeding/infant food, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Vending, International trade, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Contaminants in Food Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. No. 220 of 2009).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, Residues, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Foodstuffs Suitable for People Intolerant to Gluten Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. No. 338 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Special dietary uses, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Plastic Kitchenware (Conditions on Imports from China) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 S.R. No. 236 of 2011).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2011

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Residues

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food and Animal Feedingstuffs (Products of Animal Origin from China) (Emergency Control) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2002 (S.R. No. 226 of 2002).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Animal health, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Colours in Food Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996 (S.R. No. 49 of 1996).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1996

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Eggs (Marketing Standards) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995 (S.R. No. 382 of 1995).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1995

Keyword: Poultry products, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Labelling Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996 (S.R. No. 383 of 1996).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1996

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Miscellaneous Food Additives Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996 (S.R. No. 50 of 1996).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1996

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Standards, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food and Animal Feedingstuffs (Products of Animal Origin from China) (Control) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2002 (S.R. No. 33 of 2002).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Animal health, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Meat Products Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 (S.R. No. 13 of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004

Keyword: Meat, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food (Star Anise from Third Countries) (Emergency Control) Order (Northern Ireland) 2002 (S.R. No. 82 of 2002).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of Marketing of Food for Particular Nutritional Uses Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2002 (S.R. No. 35 of 2002).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Special dietary uses, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sweeteners in Food (Northern Ireland) Regulations 1996 (S.R. No. 48 of 1996).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1996

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Standards, Breastfeeding/infant food, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Contaminants in Food Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2002 (S.R. No. 219 of 2002).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food for Particular Nutritional Uses (Addition of Substances for Specific Nutritional Purposes) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2002 (S.R. No. 264 of 2002).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Special dietary uses, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Kava-kava in Food (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2003 (S.R. No. 10 of 2003).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Tryptophan in Food Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 (S.R. No. 440 of 2005).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food for Particular Nutritional Uses (Addition of Substances for Specific Nutritional Purposes) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.I. No. 398 of 2009).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Special dietary uses, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Additives Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. No. 416 of 2009).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Standards, Internal trade, Breastfeeding/infant food, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Enzymes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. No. 415 of 2009).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fish Labelling Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. No. 54 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Fish products, Traceability/product tracing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Lid Gaskets) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. No. 419 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Residues, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Flavourings in Food Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. No. 414 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Packaging/labelling, Institution, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animals and Animal Products (Examination for Residues and Maximum Residue Limits) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1998 (S.R. No. 237 of 1998).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1998

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Meat, Hormones/steroids, Drugs, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Official Feed and Food Controls Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. No. 427 of 2009).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, Certification, Inspection, International trade, Animal health, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

General Food Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 (S.R. No. 505 of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Institution, Fraud

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fish Labelling Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. No. 219 of 2013).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2013

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Fish products, Traceability/product tracing, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Safety (Sampling and Qualifications) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. No. 66 of 2013).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2013

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Certification, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Information Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 (S.R. No. 223 of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Consumer protection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cocoa and Chocolate Products Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 (S.R. No. 313 of 2003).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Packaging/labelling, Food additives, Beverages

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Information (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. No. 312 of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Consumer protection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Official Feed and Food Controls Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 (S.R. No. 574 of 2005).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, Certification, Inspection, International trade, Animal health, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Country of Origin of Certain Meats Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.I. No. 321 of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Packaging/labelling, Consumer protection, Traceability/product tracing, Institution, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Caseins and Caseinates Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R.I. No. 415 of 2016).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2016

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Food quality control/food safety, Residues, Standards, Packaging/labelling, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Jam and Similar Products Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018 (S.R. No. 78 of 2018).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2018

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Fruits/edible nuts, Food additives, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animals and Animal Products (Examination for Residues and Maximum Residue Limits) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. No. 54 of 2016).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2016

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Meat, Hormones/steroids, Drugs, Monitoring, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Inspection, Slaughtering

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Information (Wales) Regulations 2014 (W.S.I. No. 2303 (W. 227) of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Consumer protection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Safety (Information and Compositional Requirements) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. No. 251 of 2016).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2016

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Breastfeeding/infant food, Food additives, Special dietary uses, Standards, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Food Safety (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996 No. 1633 (N.I. 12)).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1996

Keyword: Inspection, Institution, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Contaminants in Food Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2002 (S.R. No. 219 of 2002).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Standards Act 1999 (Chapter 28).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1999 (2018)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Institution, Access-to-information, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Drugs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

General Food Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 (S.R. No. 505 of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Institution, Fraud

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Safety, Food Hygiene and Official Controls (Sprouting Seeds and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. No. 291 of 2013).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2013

Keyword: Plant production, Certification, Traceability/product tracing, International trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX