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The FSA's commitment to reviewing regulation in England

Regular review of legislation is important to maintain regulatory effectiveness and ensure that we do not place disproportionate burdens on business.

Last updated: 23 May 2024
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Last updated: 23 May 2024
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Scheduled FSA Legislative Reviews

Animal Feed Legislation Next Published review Date
The Animal Feed (Hygiene, Sampling etc. and Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2015 January 2029
The Animal Feed (Composition, Marketing and Use) (England) Regulations 2015 January 2029
The Animal Feed (Basic Safety Standards) (England) Regulation 2019 January 2029
Food Additives Legislation Next Published Review Date
The Food Additives, Flavouring, Enzymes and Extraction Solvents (England) Regulation 2013 March 2024
Food Contact Materials Legislation Next Published Review date
The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (England) Regulations 2012 November 2022
Food Contaminants Legislation Next Published Review Date
The Contaminants in food (England) Regulations 2013 February 2024
Food Safety & Hygiene Legislation Next Published Review Date
Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 (as amended) November 2025
Food Imports Legislation Next Published Review Date
The Plastic Kitchenware (Conditions on imports from China) (England) Regulations 2011 July 2021
The Specified Products from China (Restricted on first placing on the market) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (as amended) March 2024
Novel Foods Legislation Next Published Review Date
The Novel Food (England) Regulations 2018 March 2023
Official Controls (organisation & charging) Legislation Next Published Review Date
The Official Feed and Food Controls (England) Regulations (as amended) December 2024
The Meat (Official Controls Charges) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 December 2024
The Fishery Products (Official Controls Charges) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 December 2024
The Food and Safety (sampling and qualifications) Regulations 2013 June 2023

Completed FSA Reviews

Completed statutory reviews and the Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) opinion where available.

The Animal Feed Regulations Review (209.87 KB)
The Food Safety & Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 Review (459.03 KB)
The Contaminants in Food (England) Regulations 2013 Review (421.56 KB)
The Food Additives, Flavourings, Enzymes and Extraction Solvents (England) Regulations 2013 (350.37 KB)
The Specified Products from China (Restriction on First Placing on the Market) (England) (Amendment) Regs 2012 & 2013 Review (956.49 KB)
The Food Safety (Sampling and Qualifications)(England) Regulations 2013 (789.44 KB)
RPC Opinion on The Materials & Articles In contact with Food (England) Regulations 2012 Review (193.07 KB)

England

The Materials & Articles in contact with food (England) regulations 2012 review (468.03 KB)

England, Northern Ireland and Wales

Plastic Kitchenware Regulations 2011 (Conditions on imports from China) review (1.01 MB)

England, Northern Ireland and Wales

An impact assessment summary by the Regulatory Policy Committee of the 2011 Regulations. (451.8 KB)

 

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