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This is a guide to food safety laws and legislation to conduct a proper hazard analysis and put the necessary procedures and controls in place. It provides practical legal guidance that explains: the role and power of the Food Standards Agency; the status of the Food Safety Act 1990; the practical implications of Good Food (General Food Hygiene) regulations; the powers of enforcement officers such as the Environmental Health Officers; the right of appeal; recall procedures; suggestions for low cost modifications which might be required by legislation; and vicarious liability. With two updates per year, information and guidance in the ramifications on new legislation and regulations and initiatives introduced by the Food Standards Agency will be covered.