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Food (Star Anise from Third Countries) (Emergency Control) (Scotland) Order 2002 (S.S.I. No. 64 of 2002).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Scotland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety International trade Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Coming into force on 16 February 2002.
Abstract

The Order prohibits the importation of "star anise for human consumption" (as defined in article 2) except where it is accompanied by health certificates completed by the competent authority of the exporting third country and a report on the results of official sampling and analysis, the importation takes place only through specified points of entry and the consignment is identified with a code corresponding with that specified on the health certificate and in the sampling and analysis results. Further it prohibits the importation of "Japanese star anise" (as defined in article 2) intended for human consumption or which is not labelled to the effect that it is unfit for such use, specifies the enforcement authorities, and applies, with modifications, provisions of the Food Safety Act.

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