News story

Weights and Measures (Food) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 government response now published

Weights and Measures (Food) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 consultation: government response published.

• From: National Measurement Office and National Measurement and Regulation Office
• Published: 15 October 2014
• Last updated: 18 November 2014 — See all updates

The government response for this consultation has now been published.

The National Measurement Office (NMO) sought views on the draft Weights and Measures (Food) (Amendment) Regulations 2014, which will amend national pre-packed food quantity labelling legislation in accordance with EU Regulation on food information to consumers (1169/2011) (FIC).

The draft Statutory Instrument will remove overlapping or conflicting national requirements which are directly applicable under FIC which take effect on 13 December 2014.

A total of 10 responses were received. As a result of the responses and further discussions with stakeholders some minor changes have been made to the draft Regulations and to the Guidance to aid clarity and consistency.

This consultation closed on 20 October 2014.

Published 15 October 2014
Last updated 18 November 2014 + show all updates

1. 18 November 2014

   The government response to the consultation on the draft Weights and Measures (Food) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 and Guidance has now been published.

2. 15 October 2014

   First published.