The Eggs and Chicks Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010

The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is designated1 for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 19722 in relation to the common agricultural policy of the F1European Union .

These Regulations make provision for a purpose mentioned in section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972, and it appears to the Department that it is expedient for any reference to the following Regulations to be construed as a reference to those Regulations as amended from time to time—

Insofar as these Regulations are made in exercise of powers under the Food Safety (Northern Ireland) Order 19916, the Department has had regard to relevant advice given by the Food Standards Agency as required by Article 47(3A)7 of that Order.

There has been open and transparent public consultation during the preparation of the following Regulations as required by Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No. 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council8 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety.C1