In December 2022, the States Assembly passed the Food (Jersey) Law 2023. Once enacted, this law will replace the Food Safety (Jersey) Law 1966, modernising the regulation of food in Jersey to better protect human health and consumer interests.
As is standard practice, the new law outlines several areas where secondary (or subordinate) legislation is required to bring its provisions into effect. Until these regulations are in place, the primary law cannot be implemented. During the Assembly debate, a commitment was made by the then Minister for the Environment and supported by the current Minister, to consult on these subordinate regulations. The draft regulations are included in this consultation.
The Minister is launching this consultation to ensure that food businesses and Jersey consumers are fully informed about the proposed regulations and have the opportunity to provide feedback. In addition to gathering views, this consultation offers a valuable opportunity for the Directorate to explain the rationale behind the new regulations and to promote awareness of their content.
This consultation focuses on the draft regulations that are expected to be lodged in December 2025, for debate by the States Assembly in January 2026. In addition to introducing new elements, such as detailed requirements for allergen labelling and proposals for a new licensing scheme, this process also consolidates existing regulations, particularly those relating to food hygiene, into a single, streamlined set of regulations. This will allow several outdated laws to be repealed, creating a clearer more accessible legal framework.
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