Consultation outcome

Protected Food Name scheme: improving enforcement

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 5 October 2018
• Last updated: 25 January 2019 — See all updates

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We received 34 responses to this consultation. The majority of which supported the government’s proposal on improving enforcement of the Protected Food Name scheme.

The new regulations for the scheme entered into force on the 1 January 2019 and apply across the UK.

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Original consultation

Summary

Seeking views on improving enforcement of the Protected Food Name scheme by introducing civil penalties including fines up to £40,000.

This consultation was held on another website.

This consultation ran from
5 October 2018 to 11:45pm on 2 November 2018

Consultation description

We want to know what you think about our proposals to introduce new powers and penalties for the Protected Food Name scheme. These will provide proportionate and effective enforcement in the form of civil sanctions.

Our proposals include improving how inspection results are reported by control bodies.

We’re also asking about adding a right of appeal on decisions for registering a Protected Food Name.

Published 5 October 2018
Last updated 25 January 2019 + show all updates

1. 25 January 2019

   Added the summary of responses and government response.

2. 5 October 2018

   First published.