Regulation and legislation

Our regulation and legislation pages covers food law guidance for business, industry and local authority enforcement officers

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In this section

Explore our business food safety and regulations information and resources.

New policy and regulation

New legislation and technical amendments can progress quickly. Keep informed on the latest in food and feed safety, labelling, composition, and standards policy developments in Scotland.

New policy and regulation
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Regulated products and processes

Understand what you need to submit as part of a regulated product application.

Regulated products and processes
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Food and feed law

Food law codes of practice for local authorities across Scotland.

Food and feed law
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Local authority approvals

Authorities in the UK have to approve establishments that handle, prepare or produce products of animal origin.

Local authority approvals
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FSS approved establishments

Authorities in all EU member states have to approve establishments that handle, prepare or produce products of animal origin.

FSS approved establishments
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Imports and exports

You need to comply with regulations when importing or exporting food. 

Importing and exporting food
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