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Food Standards Delivery Model (FSDM) RegistersRegulatory Area

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Notation	Name	Description	Example	Scheme	Status	AROC Mapping	Notes	StartDate	ChangeDate	EndDate
RA001	Pesticides in food	Pesticides are chemical or biological substances that are used to kill or control pests during the cultivation and storage of crops. We have oversight of pesticides and food safety in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.	Not set	FoodStandards | NI	Not set	Pesticides in food	Not set	2023-09-01	Not set	Not set
RA002	Contaminants in food	Contaminants are substances that have not been intentionally added to food. These substances may be present in food as a result of the various stages of its production, packaging, transport or holding. They also might result from environmental contamination. Since contamination generally has a negative impact on the quality of food and may imply a risk to human health	Not set	FoodStandards | NI	Not set	Contaminants in food	Not set	2023-09-01	Not set	Not set
RA003	Contamination by/migration of food contact materials	The National 2012 regulations include provisions for materials and articles expected to come into contact with foods or to transfer their constituents to food, for example, materials like printing inks and adhesive labels. This does not include covering or coating substances that are part of the food and that may be eaten with it, such as sausage skin.	Not set	FoodStandards | NI	Not set	Contamination by/migration of food contact materials	Not set	2023-09-01	Not set	Not set
RA004	Residues of veterinary medicinal products in food	Food-producing animals may be treated with veterinary medicines to prevent or cure disease. These substances may leave residues in the food from treated animals. Food may also contain residues of pesticides and contaminants to which animals have been exposed.	Not set	FoodStandards | NI	Not set	Residues of veterinary medicinal products in food	Not set	2023-09-01	Not set	Not set