(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations supplement, and make provision for the enforcement of, Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2016 (“the Animal Breeding Regulation”) in England.
These Regulations designate the Secretary of State as the Competent Authority for the purposes of the Animal Breeding Regulation, and provide that the Competent Authority is responsible for enforcement of that Regulation in England. They also make provision for certain administrative matters.
These Regulations also amend the Trade in Animals and Related Products Regulations 2011 to make provision in respect of border checks in certain circumstances envisaged by the Animal Breeding Regulation.
These Regulations also make revocations consequential on the coming into force of the Animal Breeding Regulation and require the Secretary of State to review the operation of these Regulations periodically.
A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.