The Food Standards Agency has launched a consultation on the draft Food (Miscellaneous amendments etc.) Regulations (NI) 2018 which incorporate amendments to the Fruit Juices and Fruit Nectars Regulations (NI) 2013 and the Food Hygiene Regulations (NI) 2006.
The consultation concerns the proposed amendments what will:
- Draw to the attention of food business operators (FBOs) and enforcement authorities an amendment made to Directive 2001/112/EC relating to fruit and similar products by Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1040/2014, and to the requirements of Regulation No 2017/2158 on acrylamide
- Make other miscellaneous amendments and revocations to several Statutory Rules (SRs) to ensure the accuracy and currency of the statute book in Northern Ireland in relation to food before the UK exits the EU
The closing date for submissions is 13 December 2018.