Genetically Modified and Novel Foods (Labelling) (England) Regulations 2000 (S.I. No. 768 of 2000). Country/Territory United Kingdom Territorial subdivision England Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Novel food Biotechnology Packaging/labelling Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Coming into force on 10 April, 2000. Abstract These Regulations make continued and new provision for the enforcement of-specified Community legislation. The products covered by this legislation are foods and food ingredients which are to be delivered as such to the final consumer, having been produced in whole or in part from genetically modified soya beans or genetically modified maize. The Community labelling requirements are to ensure the final consumer is informed of any characteristic or food property rendering a novel food or novel fo Full text English Website www.opsi.gov.uk References - Legislation Implements Council Regulation (EC) No. 1139/98 concerning the compulsory indication of the labelling of certain foodstuffs produced from genetically modified organisms of particulars other than those provided for in Directive 79/112/EEC. Legislation | European Union | 1998 | Repealed Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, GMO, Packaging/labelling, Cereals/grains/rice Source: FAO, FAOLEX Commission Regulation (EC) No. 50/2000 on the labelling of foodstuffs and food ingredients containing additives and flavourings that have been genetically modified or have been produced from genetically modified organisms. Legislation | European Union | 2000 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Standards, GMO Source: FAO, FAOLEX Food Safety Act 1990. Legislation | United Kingdom | 1990 Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Fraud/deceit/adulteration, Inspection, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX