The Food and Feed Hygiene and Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020

Amendment of the Genetically Modified Food and Feed (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 E+W+S

17.—(1) The Genetically Modified Food and Feed (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 M1 are amended as follows.

(2) In regulation 6, in the definitions to be inserted—

(a) in the definition of “Food Safety Authority”, for “England, Wales and Northern Ireland” substitute “ England and Wales ”;

(b) in the definition of “appropriate authority”, omit point (d);

(c) for the definition “third country” substitute—

“20.   “third country” means any country or territory other than the British Islands;”;

(d) in the definition “public analyst”, omit “or, in the case of Northern Ireland, the Food Safety (Northern Ireland) Order 1991”;

(e) omit paragraph 22.

(3) For regulation 16(a) substitute—

“(a) in the opening words of paragraph 1, for “Community” substitute “ Great Britain ”;”.

(4) In regulation 35, in the Article to be substituted, in paragraph 1, for “ appoint ” substitute “designate in accordance with Article 100 of Regulation (EU) 2017/625”.

(5) For regulation 36 substitute—

“36.   Omit Article 33.”.

(6) After regulation 36, insert—

“36A.   In Article 34—

(a) after “opinion of the”, insert “ Food Safety ”;

(b) omit “and 54”.”.

(7) In regulation 37, in the Article to be inserted—

(a) omit paragraph 1(c);

(b) in paragraph 4—

(i) for “Any statutory instrument, Scottish statutory instrument or statutory rule” substitute “ Any statutory instrument or Scottish statutory instrument ”;

(ii) in subparagraph (b), for “the National Assembly for Wales” substitute “ Senedd Cymru ”;

(iii) omit subparagraph (d);

(c) omit paragraph 5(d).

(8) After regulation 38 insert—

“38A.   In Article 44, for “Commission” substitute “ Food Safety Authority ” in each place it occurs.”.

(9) For regulation 49 substitute—

“49.   In Article 4(1)(b), for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”.”.

(10) In regulation 54—

(a) for sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) substitute—

“(a) in Part 1—

(i) in paragraph 2, for “European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)” substitute “ Food Safety Authority ”;

(ii) in paragraph 4(c), for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(iii) in paragraph 8, in both places in which it occurs, for “Union law” substitute “ legislation in force in the relevant constituent territory of Great Britain ”;

(b) in Part 2—

(i) in paragraph 1.1(b), for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(ii) in paragraph 1.1(e)(v), for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(iii) in paragraph 1.1(e)(vi), for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(iii) in paragraph 7, for “EFSA” substitute “ Food Safety Authority ”;”;

(b) for sub-paragraph (e) substitute—

“(e) In Part 7—

(i) in each place in which it occurs, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(ii) omit paragraph 1.1(a);

(iii) in paragraph 1.8(h), for “EU legislation” substitute “ legislation in force in the relevant constituent territory of Great Britain ”;

(iv) for paragraph 1.8(i), substitute—

“(i) Estimated potential demand—

(i) in Great Britain

(ii) in the export markets for Great Britain”.”.

(11) For regulation 63 substitute—

“63.   In Article 1—

(a) in the first paragraph for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(b) omit the second paragraph.”.

(12) For regulation 66 substitute—

“66.   In Article 1—

(a) in the first paragraph for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(b) omit the second paragraph.”.

(13) For regulation 69 substitute—

“69.   In Article 1—

(a) in the first paragraph for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(b) omit the second paragraph.”.

(14) For regulation 112 substitute—

“112.   In Article 5(1), for “in the European Union” substitute “ into Great Britain ”.”.

(15) For regulation 187 substitute—

“187.   Commission Implementing Decision 2013/327/EU authorising the placing on the market of food and feed containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified oilseed rapes Ms8, Rf3 and Ms8 × Rf3 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council is amended as follows.”.

(16) For regulation 226 substitute—

“226.   In the Annex—

(a) in point (g)(1)(i), for “the European Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(b) in point (g)(1)(ii), for “Member State” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(c) in the Note, in the final sentence, omit “Community”.”.

(17) For regulation 261 substitute—

“261.   In the Annex—

(a) in point (g)(1)(i), for “the European Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(b) in point (g)(1)(ii), for “Member State” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(c) in the Note, in the final sentence, omit “Community”.”.

(18) For regulation 272 substitute—

“272.   In the Annex—

(a) in point (g)(1)(i), for “the European Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(b) in point (g)(1)(ii), for “Member State” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(c) in the Note, in the final sentence, omit “Community”.”.

(19) For regulation 313 substitute—

“313.   In the Annex—

(a) in point (f), omit “Community”;

(b) in point (g)(1)(i), for “the European Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(c) in point (g)(1)(ii), for “Member State” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(d) in point (h), omit “Community”;

(e) in the Note, in the final sentence, omit “Community”.”.

(20) For regulation 346 substitute—

“346.   In the Annex—

(a) in point (f), omit “Community”;

(b) in point (g)(1)(i), for “the European Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(c) in point (g)(1)(ii), for “Member State” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(d) in point (h), omit “Community”;

(e) in the Note, in the final sentence, omit “Community”.”.

(21) After regulation 389, insert—

“Amendment of Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/2045

390.   Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/2045 renewing the authorisation for the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize NK603 × MON 810 (MON-ØØ6Ø3-6 × MON-ØØ81Ø-6) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council is amended as follows.

391.   In Article 5(2), for “Commission” substitute “ Food Safety Authority ”.

392.   For the heading to Article 6 substitute “ Register ”.

393.   In Article 6, omit “Community”.

Amendment of Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/2046

394.   Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/2046 authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize MON 87427 × MON 89034 × 1507 × MON 88017 × 59122, and genetically modified maize combining two, three or four of the single events MON 87427, MON 89034, 1507, MON 88017 and 59122 and repealing Decision 2011/366/EU is amended as follows.

395.   In Article 5(2), for “Commission” substitute “ Food Safety Authority ”.

396.   For the heading to Article 6 substitute “ Register ”.

397.   In Article 6, omit “Community”.

398.   In the Annex—

(a) in point (f), omit “Community”;

(b) in point (h), omit “Community”;

(c) in the Note, in the final sentence, omit “Community”.

Amendment of Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1302

399.   Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1302 authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified cotton GHB614 × LLCotton25 × MON 15985 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council is amended as follows.

400.   In Article 5(2), for “Commission” substitute “ Food Safety Authority ”.

401.   For the heading to Article 6 substitute “ Register ”.

402.   In Article 6, omit “Community”.

403.   In the Annex—

(a) in point (f), omit “Community”;

(b) in point (h), omit “Community”;

(c) in the Note, in the final sentence, omit “Community”.

Amendment of Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1303

404.   Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1303 authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize 5307 (SYN-Ø53Ø7-1), pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on genetically modified food and feed is amended as follows.

405.   In Article 5(2), for “Commission” substitute “ Food Safety Authority ”.

406.   For the heading to Article 6 substitute “ Register ”.

407.   In Article 6, omit “Community”.

408.   In the Annex, in point (f), omit “Community”.

Amendment of Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1304

409.   Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1304 authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize 4114 (DP-ØØ4114-3), pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council is amended as follows.

410.   In Article 5(2), for “Commission” substitute “ Food Safety Authority ”.

411.   For the heading to Article 6 substitute “ Register ”.

412.   In Article 6, omit “Community”.

Amendment of Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1305

413.   Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1305 authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize Bt11 × MIR162 × 1507 × GA21 and sub-combinations Bt11 × MIR162 × 1507, MIR162 × 1507 × GA21 and MIR162 × 1507 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council is amended as follows.

414.   In Article 5(2), for “Commission” substitute “ Food Safety Authority ”.

415.   For the heading to Article 6 substitute “ Register ”.

416.   In Article 6, omit “Community”.

417.   In the Annex—

(a) in point (f), omit “Community”;

(b) in point (h), omit “Community”;

(c) in the Note, in the final sentence, omit “Community”.

Amendment of Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1306

418.   Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1306 renewing the authorisation for the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize 1507 × NK603 (DAS-Ø15Ø7-1 × MON-ØØ6Ø3-6) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council is amended as follows.

419.   In Article 5(2), for “Commission” substitute “ Food Safety Authority ”.

420.   For the heading to Article 6 substitute “ Register ”.

420A.   In Article 6, omit “Community”.

Amendment of Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1307

421.   Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1307 authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize MON 87403 (MON-874Ø3-1), pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council is amended as follows.

422.   In Article 5(2), for “Commission” substitute “ Food Safety Authority ”.

423.   For the heading to Article 6 substitute “ Register ”.

424.   In Article 6, omit “Community”.

425.   In the Annex, in point (f), omit “Community”.

Amendment of Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1308

426.   Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1308 authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize MON 87411 (MON-87411-9), pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council is amended as follows.

427.   In Article 5(2), for “Commission” substitute “ Food Safety Authority ”.

428.   For the heading to Article 6 substitute “ Register ”.

429.   In Article 6, omit “Community”.

430.   In the Annex—

(a) in point (f), omit “Community”;

(b) in point (h), omit “Community”;

(c) in the Note, in the final sentence, omit “Community”.

Amendment of Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1309

431.   Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1309 authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified soybean MON 87751 (MON-87751-7), pursuant to Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council is amended as follows.

432.   In Article 5(2), for “Commission” substitute “ Food Safety Authority ”.

433.   For the heading to Article 6 substitute “ Register ”.

434.   In Article 6, omit “Community”.

435.   In the Annex—

(a) in point (f), omit “Community”;

(b) in point (h), omit “Community”;

(c) in the Note, in the final sentence, omit “Community”.

Amendment of Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/2080 authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize MZHG0JG (SYN-ØØØJG-2), pursuant to Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council

436.   Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/2080 authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize MZHG0JG (SYN-ØØØJG-2), pursuant to Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council is amended as follows.

437.   In Article 5(2), for “Commission” substitute “ Food Safety Authority ”.

438.   For the heading to Article 6 substitute “ Register ”.

439.   In Article 6, omit “Community”.

440.   In the Annex, in point (f), omit “Community”.

Amendment of Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/2081 renewing the authorisation for the placing on the market of products containing or produced from genetically modified oilseed rape T45 (ACS-BNØØ8-2), resulting from the commercialisation of this oilseed rape in third countries until 2005, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council

441.   Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/2081 renewing the authorisation for the placing on the market of products containing or produced from genetically modified oilseed rape T45 (ACS-BNØØ8-2), resulting from the commercialisation of this oilseed rape in third countries until 2005, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council is amended as follows.

442.   In Article 5(2), for “Commission” substitute “ Food Safety Authority ”.

443.   In Article 6—

(a) in paragraph 1, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(b) in paragraph 3, for “Commission” substitute “ Food Safety Authority ”.

444.   For the heading to Article 7 substitute “ Register ”.

445.   In Article 7, omit “Community”.

446.   In the Annex—

(a) in point (e), omit “Community”;

(b) in point (g), omit “Community”;

(c) in the Note, in the final sentence, omit “Community”.

Amendment of Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/2082 renewing the authorisation for the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified cotton LLCotton25 (ACS-GHØØ1-3) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council

447.   Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/2082 renewing the authorisation for the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified cotton LLCotton25 (ACS-GHØØ1-3) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council is amended as follows.

448.   In Article 5(2), for “Commission” substitute “ Food Safety Authority ”.

449.   For the heading to Article 6 substitute “ Register ”.

450.   In Article 6, omit “Community”.

451.   In the Annex—

(a) in point (f), omit “Community”;

(b) in point (h), omit “Community”;

(c) in the Note, in the final sentence, omit “Community”.

Amendment of Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/2083 renewing the authorisation for the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified soybean MON 89788 (MON-89788-1) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council

452.   Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/2083 renewing the authorisation for the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified soybean MON 89788 (MON-89788-1) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council is amended as follows.

453.   In Article 5(2), for “Commission” substitute “ Food Safety Authority ”.

454.   For the heading to Article 6 substitute “ Register ”.

455.   In Article 6, omit “Community”.

456.   In the Annex—

(a) in point (f), omit “Community”;

(b) in point (h), omit “Community”;

(c) in the Note, in the final sentence, omit “Community”.

Amendment of Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/2084 renewing the authorisation for the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified soybean A2704-12 (ACS-GMØØ5-3) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council

457.   Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/2084 renewing the authorisation for the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified soybean A2704-12 (ACS-GMØØ5-3) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council is amended as follows.

458.   In Article 5(2), for “Commission” substitute “ Food Safety Authority ”.

459.   For the heading to Article 6 substitute “ Register ”.

460.   In Article 6, omit “Community”.

461.   In the Annex—

(a) in point (f), omit “Community”;

(b) in point (h), omit “Community”;

(c) in the Note, in the final sentence, omit “Community”.

Amendment of Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/2085 authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × NK603 × DAS-40278-9 and sub-combinations MON 89034 × NK603 × DAS-40278-9, 1507 × NK603 × DAS-40278-9 and NK603 × DAS-40278-9 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council

462.   Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/2085 authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × NK603 × DAS-40278-9 and sub-combinations MON 89034 × NK603 × DAS-40278-9, 1507 × NK603 × DAS-40278-9 and NK603 × DAS-40278-9 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council is amended as follows.

463.   In Article 5(2), for “Commission” substitute “ Food Safety Authority ”.

464.   For the heading to Article 6 substitute “ Register ”.

465.   In Article 6, omit “Community”.

466.   In the Annex—

(a) in point (f), omit “Community”;

(b) in point (h), omit “Community”;

(c) in the Note, in the final sentence, omit “Community”.

Amendment of Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/2086 authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × MON 88017 × 59122 × DAS-40278-9 and genetically modified maize combining two, three or four of the single events MON 89034, 1507, MON 88017, 59122 and DAS-40278-9 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council

467.   Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/2086 authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × MON 88017 × 59122 × DAS-40278-9 and genetically modified maize combining two, three or four of the single events MON 89034, 1507, MON 88017, 59122 and DAS-40278-9 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council is amended as follows.

468.   In Article 5(2), for “Commission” substitute “ Food Safety Authority ”.

469.   For the heading to Article 6 substitute “ Register ”.

470.   In Article 6, omit “Community”.

471.   In the Annex—

(a) in point (f), omit “Community”;

(b) in point (h), omit “Community”;

(c) in the Note, in the final sentence, omit “Community”.

Amendment of Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/2087 authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize Bt11 × MIR162 × MIR604 × 1507 × 5307 × GA21 and genetically modified maize combining two, three, four or five of the single events Bt11, MIR162, MIR604, 1507, 5307 and GA21 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council

472.   Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/2087 authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize Bt11 × MIR162 × MIR604 × 1507 × 5307 × GA21 and genetically modified maize combining two, three, four or five of the single events Bt11, MIR162, MIR604, 1507, 5307 and GA21 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council is amended as follows.

473.   In Article 5(2), for “Commission” substitute “ Food Safety Authority ”.

474.   For the heading to Article 6 substitute “ Register ”.

475.   In Article 6, omit “Community”.

476.   In the Annex—

(a) in point (f), omit “Community”;

(b) in point (h), omit “Community”;

(c) in the Note, in the final sentence, omit “Community”.”.

(22) For regulation 390 substitute—

“477.   Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1981/2006 on detailed rules for the implementation of Article 32 of Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the Community reference laboratory for genetically modified organisms is revoked.”.

Commencement Information

I1 Reg. 17 in force at 31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day, see reg. 1(2)

Marginal Citations

M1 S.I. 2019/705.