Restricting promotions of food and drink high in fat, sugar or salt: business and regulatory impact assessment - partial

5. Regulatory and EU Alignment Impacts

5.1 Intra-UK Trade

Is this measure likely to impact on intra-UK trade?

The potential for the proposals to impact on the UK internal market and incoming goods will depend on the final scope of the policy. The extent to which we align with regulations in place across the rest of the UK will impact on the likelihood of the measure impacting on intra-UK trade.

Intra-UK trade will be assessed in the final BRIA in line with the finalised policy.

5.2 International Trade

Is this measure likely to impact on international trade and investment?

Any impact on international trade will be dependent on the final scope of the policy and the outcome of the 2024 consultation. However we acknowledge that taking action to restrict promotions of HFSS foods where they are sold to the public may have an impact on international trade flows. Any legislation required to deliver this policy may result in a requirement to notify World Trade Organization (WTO) members. The impacts on international trade will be assessed in the final BRIA in line with the finalised policy.

5.3 EU Alignment

Is this measure likely to impact on the Scottish government’s policy to maintain alignment with the EU? No