(This note is not part of these Regulations)

These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular under section 8(2)(a), (d) and (g) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

Part 2 makes amendments to retained direct EU legislation relating to exotic disease. Part 3 makes amendments to the Diseases of Swine Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1894).

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