Genetically Modified Organisms (Traceability and Labelling) (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (S.S.I. No. 438 of 2004).

The Council Regulation, here implemented, seeks to ensure that consumers are fully and reliably informed about genetically modified organisms and the products, food and feed produced therefrom, so as to enable them to make an informed choice of product. The Council Regulation therefore provides a framework for the traceability of products consisting of or containing genetically modified organisms and food and feed produced from genetically modified organisms. Regulation 3 makes provision for enforcement of the Regulations and of the Council Regulation, and for the appointment of inspectors. Regulation 4 and Schedule 2 sets out the powers of the inspectors including the power to carry out tests and inspections, to take samples, and to require the provision of information. Regulation 5 makes provision for local authorities and Scottish Ministers to obtain information. Regulation 6 provides for the service by inspectors of notices dealing with incorrectly labeled products. Regulation 7 makes it an offence to contravene specified Community provisions; to obstruct inspectors in the exercise of powers under these Regulations; to fail to comply with any requirement of the inspectors and to give false information. Regulation 8 makes provision in respect of offences committed by third parties. Regulation 9 provides for offences committed by corporate bodies.