UK Statutory Instrument 2018 United Kingdom

Novel Foods (England) Regulations 2018

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At a glance

Enforced by

Local Authority, FSA

What's here

1 practical guide

Relevant guidance

Practical guides for businesses affected by this Act, ordered by how closely they engage with it.

Supporting — topic alignment

1 guides

Novel foods authorisation in Great Britain

Official guidance

Authoritative sources published by regulators or government explaining this legislation.

Food Standards Scotland - Business guidance (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
FSA regulated products application portal (opens in a new tab) from FSA Detailed Guidance
GB novel foods register (opens in a new tab) from FSA Detailed Guidance
FSA novel foods authorisation guidance (opens in a new tab) from FSA Detailed Guidance

Enforcement and responsible bodies

The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.

Local Authority

Primary

Local Authority (Environmental Health / Licensing / Planning)

Local councils enforce food safety (via Environmental Health Officers), issue alcohol licences, grant planning permission, and regulate certain business activities at local …

FSA

Food Standards Agency

Food safety and hygiene regulation across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Enforces food law, provides guidance to food businesses, investigates incidents. Approves …