FSA Quid Guidance Bible

Important Note

The aim of this guidance is to offer informal, non-statutory advice relating to the European definition of meat for labelling purposes (Directive 2001/101) as it relates to The Meat Products Regulations 2004 (MPR), and the provisions of the Food Labelling Regulations 1996 (FLR), and in particular Regulation 19 of the FLR on Quantitative Ingredient Declarations (QUID). Separate Food Standards Agency Guidance is available on the general provisions of QUID.

Every effort has been made to ensure that these guidance notes are as helpful as possible. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of individual businesses to ensure their compliance with the law. Businesses with specific queries may wish to seek the advice of their local authority.

Legislation in the devolved assemblies

Following the process of devolution, food legislation is now commonly made on a separate basis in Scotland, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. This is the case with the FLR, and MPR. there are four sets of each Regulation.

Therefore the England Regulations apply only in England, the Scotland Regulations apply only in Scotland, and so on.
However, the four sets of each Regulation differ only in the powers under which they are made, and the food authorities given responsibility for enforcement. The provisions relating to the composition and labelling of meat products will be similar in each of the four sets of Regulations.

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