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Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Wales) Regulations 2020 (W.S.I. No. No. 353 (W. 80) of 2020).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Wales
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, General
Keyword
Public health Hazards Vending
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

These Regulations, made by the Welsh Ministers under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984, require the closure of businesses selling food or drink for consumption on the premises, and businesses listed in Part 2 of Schedule 2, to protect against the risks to public health arising from coronavirus, except for limited permitted uses. Restrictions are imposed on businesses listed in Part 4 of Schedule 1, which are permitted to remain open. The Regulations also prohibit anyone leaving the place where they live without reasonable excuse, and ban public gatherings of more than two people. Food assistance premises and services are exempted from restrictions. Also agricultural and veterinary supply are exempted.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Chapter 36).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1984 (2020)

Keyword: Hazards, Early warning system, Public health, Institution, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, International trade, Animal health, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (W.S.I. No. No. 399 (W. 88) of 2020).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2020

Keyword: Hazards, Public health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX