Food Standards Scotland (FSS) would welcome your comments on proposed amendments and options to ensure Scottish domestic legislation can continue to operate effectively if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
We are consulting on proposed amendments to domestic legislation relating to:
These proposed amendments are required to ensure that a range of provisions in domestic legislation can continue to operate effectively in the event the UK leaves the EU in a no deal scenario.
Details of the options can be found in Annex A - Consultation letter towards the bottom of this page.
To seek the views of enforcement authorities, food businesses, consumers, other stakeholders and the wider public as to the proposed amendments and options to ensure Scottish domestic legislation can continue to operate once the UK has left the EU.
Given the technical detail and specificity of the subject matter FSS would be happy to arrange an individual briefing session with those sectors most affected by the changes. For those interested, details of the proposed mechanisms for this are available in the event section below.
Consultation responses will be analysed and feedback will be provided following the consultation.
FSS would like to provide an opportunity for interested parties to discuss the consultation options ahead of providing a response. We understand that this may be short notice and so we are also available to discuss by telephone. If interested in either of these options then please contact Georgina Finch using the contact details provided in the consultation letter.
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