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The second edition of this work has been fully updated to reflect the numerous changes in the law relating to food and food safety that have occurred since 1990, in particular to enforcement, through the Deregulation and Contracting Out Act 1994, and new codes of practice. There are also plans for the creation of a single food enforcement agency which will have wide-reaching implications in this area. This accessible step-by-step guide explains the principles and extent of current legislation. Written in a straightforward and easy-to-use style, it provides quick and easy access to the legislation that affects practitioners on a daily basis.