Genetically Modified and Novel Foods (Labelling) (Scotland) Regulations 2000 (S.S.I. No. 83 of 2000). Country/Territory United Kingdom Territorial subdivision Scotland 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 provision for the enforcement of Community legislation concerning the labelling of foodstuffs and food ingredients containing ingredients that have been genetically modified or have been produced from genetically modified organisms. Regulation 1139/98, as amended, and Regulation 50/2000 were made pursuant to Article 4(2) of Council Directive 79/112/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the labelling, presentation and advertising of foodstuffs 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 Legislation | European Union | 1998 | Repealed Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, GMO, Packaging/labelling, Cereals/grains/rice Source: FAO, FAOLEX Commission Regulation (EC) No. 50/2000 on the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legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Fraud/deceit/adulteration, Inspection, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Genetically Modified Food (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (S.S.I. No. 432 of 2004). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Novel food, Biotechnology, Packaging/labelling, Biosecurity, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX