This statutory instrument addresses the necessary legal adjustments required to align existing England and Wales legislation with the provisions of the Food Safety Act 1990. The document is authored by the legislative staff of Great Britain to ensure regulatory consistency across various acts of Parliament following the enactment of the primary food safety framework. It serves as a technical mechanism to update cross-references and definitions within the legal code.

Legal professionals and government researchers utilize this document as a primary source for understanding the legislative history and regulatory transition of food safety law in the United Kingdom. It is considered a foundational reference for those conducting historical analysis of British administrative law.