Food Safety Act 1990: Primary legislation in England and Wales governing food safety and consumer protection in relation to food products
Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013: Detailed regulations implementing EU food hygiene legislation, covering day-to-day food safety and hygiene requirements
General Food Law Regulation (EC) 178/2002: Retained EU law establishing fundamental principles of food safety, including traceability requirements and safety procedures
Food Information Regulations 2014: Regulations governing food labeling, presentation, and advertising, including allergen information and nutritional content
Manufacturing and Processing Regulations: Set of regulations governing food manufacturing processes, equipment standards, and production controls
HACCP Requirements: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points system requirements for identifying and controlling food safety hazards
British Retail Consortium (BRC) standards: Industry-recognized food safety and quality certification program requirements for food manufacturers
Packaging (Essential Requirements) Regulations 2015: Requirements for food packaging, including safety, composition, and environmental considerations
Materials and Articles in Contact with Food Regulations 2012: Controls on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food products
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation governing workplace safety and health requirements in manufacturing facilities
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing working hours, breaks, and employee rights in food manufacturing operations
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Legislative framework for environmental protection, including waste management and pollution control
Water Industry Act 1991: Regulations governing water usage, discharge, and treatment in food manufacturing processes
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Key legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods, including quality and fitness for purpose
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts for the supply of goods and services, including implied terms
Data Protection Act 2018: UK implementation of GDPR, governing the processing and protection of personal data
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Protection of confidential business information and manufacturing processes
Competition Act 1998: Legislation governing fair competition and preventing anti-competitive practices in business relationships
Food Standards Agency Guidelines: Official guidance from the UK food safety regulator on compliance and best practices
ISO Certification Requirements: International standards for food safety management systems and quality control procedures
