The Nutrition (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
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Detail of outcome
The government’s response to the consultation sets out a summary of responses and our next steps.
The analysis of responses showed that respondents supported our proposals to mirror the existing regulatory system for this aspect of nutrition legislation after the UK leaves the EU.
Respondents did request additional detail about how our proposals will work in practice. The Department of Health and Social Care will publish guidance on this before exit day.
Original consultation
Consultation description
This consultation seeks feedback on proposals for the regulations needed to make sure that nutrition law in the UK would continue to work effectively after the UK has left the EU.
The proposals set out would only come into effect if the UK left the EU with no deal.
The consultation covers legislation relating to:
- nutrition and health claims
- the addition of vitamins, minerals, and certain other substances to food
- food for specific groups
- food supplements
Documents
Last updated 25 February 2019 + show all updates
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Updated with consultation response.
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First published.