Summary
This document lists food law applicable in Scotland. It is not and nor is it intended to be a substitute for legal advice in relation to the law as it applies. Its purpose is to help environmental health officers, students, businesses and consumers navigate food law. Please note that the focus of this document concerns food law in Scotland for which Food Standards Scotland has either the policy lead or an explicit role as an enforcement or competent authority. Please note that feed law is not included in this guide.
Further information on food information law and enforcement is covered on our Labelling pages.
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Safety and regulation
Our food safety and regulation pages cover all of our advice and guidance for business, industry and local authority enforcement officers.
