This note is a general introduction to legislation on contaminants in food and on food irradiation in the United Kingdom. It has been produced to explain clearly the extent of regulation governing contaminants in food and food nirradiation. Every effort has been made to ensure that this guidance note is as helpful as possible. It cannot cover every situation and you may need to consider the relevant legislation itself to see how it applies in your circumstances. If you do follow the guidance here it will help you to comply with the law. Businesses with specific queries may wish to seek the advice of their local enforcement agency, which will usually be the trading standards/environmental health department of the local authority. The document can be downloaded in full from: www.food.gov.uk/foodindustry/.../foodguid/legcontamfood
