Other Primary Legislation Providing Regulations Affecting Food (Scotland)
Other Primary Legislation Providing Regulations Affecting Food
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European Communities Act, 1972
The functions of a Minister of the Crown under section 2(2) of the European Communities Act (which provides a power to make regulations for the purpose of implementing a UK European Community obligation) have been transferred to the Scottish Ministers in so far as exercisable within devolved competence by section 53 of the Scotland Act 1998.
Agriculture And Horticulture Act 1964 (Chapter 28 Part Iii)
Provides for the application and enforcement in Great Britain of European Community Regulations specifying the grading, marketing and labelling requirements for certain fresh fruit and vegetables and makes certain acts or omissions that contravene those rules punishable offences. Similar legislation applies in Northern Ireland.