These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) in order to address failures of domestic legislation to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular under section 8(2)(c) and (g)) arising from the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union.

These Regulations make amendments to subordinate legislation concerned with the records, identification and movement of cattle, sheep, goats and pigs in relation to England.

An impact assessment has not be produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private of voluntary sector is foreseen.