Prospective
Explanatory Note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(1) of, and paragraph 21 of Schedule 7 to, 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), (b), (c), (d) and (g)) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
Part 2 of these Regulations makes amendments to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 880/2012 and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/232 concerning transnational cooperation.
It also amends provisions of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council in relation to protected geographical indications, protected designations of origin and traditional terms in the wine sector.
It also makes amendments to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/891 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/892 concerning producer organisations and notifications in the fruit and vegetables and processed fruit and vegetables sectors.
Part 3 amends provisions of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 which have been repealed but which continue to operate by virtue of savings provisions in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/891.
Part 4 amends the Common Organisation of the Markets in Agricultural Products and Common Agricultural Policy (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 to insert a time limit of 9 months for the transitional period during which wine imports can be accompanied by EU documentation and to revoke a provision which is replaced by this instrument.
Part 5 revokes certain implementing acts relating to EU wine designations of origin, geographical indications, and traditional terms.
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.