Statutory Instruments with Clear Reports

5 December 2016

SL(5)038 – The Caseins and Caseinates (Wales) Regulations 2016

Procedure: Negative

These Regulations implement EU Directive 2015/2203 relating to caseins and caseinates intended for human consumption.

The Regulations, among other things:

- prescribe definitions and standards for certain casein products,

- prohibit the use of any casein or caseinate in the preparation of food if it does not comply with particular standards,

- impose an obligation on each county council or county borough council to enforce the Regulations in its area.

Parent Act: Food Safety Act 1990

Date Made: 20 November 2016

Date Laid: 25 November 2016

Coming into force date: 22 December 2016

SL(5)039 – The Firefighters’ Pension (Wales) Scheme (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) Order 2016

Procedure: Negative

This Order amends the Firefighters’ Pension (Wales) Scheme (set out in Schedule 2 to the Firemen’s Pension Scheme Order 1992 as it has effect in Wales) (“the Scheme”).

Article 2(2) removes the obligation on firefighters to pay contributions for the period after they have reckoned the maximum permissible pension entitlement until they reach age 50, the minimum age to draw benefits. The change takes effect from 1 December 2006. Section 12 of the Superannuation Act 1972 permits provisions to have retrospective effect.

Articles 2(3) and 3 make provision for the repayment of any such contributions paid between 1 December 2006 and the date this Order comes into force.

Parent Act: Superannuation Act 1972

Date Made: 22 November 2016

Date Laid: 25 November 2016

Coming into force date: 31 December 2016