Proposed amendments
Hon Damien O’Connor, in Committee, to move the following amendments:
New clauses 43AA and 43AB
After clause 43 (page 26, after line 26), insert:
43AA Section 413 amended (Overview of transitional provisions)
Replace section 413(3) with:
(3)
However, despite the repeal of the Food Act 1981,—
(a)
the Food Hygiene Regulations 1974 and the Food (Safety) Regulations 2002 continue in force until the end of this Act’s introductory period unless revoked earlier by regulations made under this Act; and
(b)
the Dietary Supplements Regulations 1985 continue in force until 1 March 2021 unless revoked earlier by regulations made under this Act.
43AB Section 420 amended (Pre-commencement legislative requirements: Food Act 1981 and regulations)
Replace section 420(3) with:
(3)
Despite subsection (2),—
(a)
the Food Hygiene Regulations 1974 and the Food (Safety) Regulations 2002 continue in force until the end of this Act’s introductory period unless revoked earlier by regulations made under this Act; and
(b)
the Dietary Supplements Regulations 1985 continue in force until 1 March 2021 unless revoked earlier by regulations made under this Act; and
(c)
the regulations continued by paragraph (a) or (b) may be amended as if the Food Act 1981 had not been repealed.