Good Food Nation Plans of Public Bodies Section 24: Meaning of “food-related issue”
55.This section defines “food-related issue” with reference to the definitions of “food” and “food matter” in sections 53(1) and 54 respectively of the Food (Scotland) Act 2015.
56.Section 53(1) refers to the definition of “food” in Regulation (EC) No. 178/2002(1) as at 7 December 2004. This means that the definition is consistent with European legislation and with the interpretation of “food” set out in various sections of schedule 5 of the Scotland Act 1998.
57.Section 54 defines “food matter” as any matter connected with health which may arise in relation to the consumption of food, or other interests of consumers in relation to food.