The Imported Food (Peruvian Foodstuffs) Regulations 1991
These Regulations prohibit the importation into Great Britain of Peruvian food, (regulation 2(1)) exceptions to the prohibition are provided (regulation 2(2) and Schedules 1 and 2). The provisions of the Food Safety Act 1990 relating to the commission of offences by corporations, or as a result of another person’s fault, documentary evidence and the defence of due diligence, are applied to the offence of importing Peruvian food in breach of the Regulations (regulations 2(3) and 3). The Regulations are to be enforced by specified food authorities, port health authorities and port local authorities (regulation 4).