(This note is not part of the Regulations)
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 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 UK from the European Union.
These Regulations make amendments to legislation in the field of pesticides, and in particular amend legislation relating to plant protection products and maximum residue levels in food and feed. Part 2 makes amendments to and revokes retained direct EU legislation, with savings. Part 3 makes amendments to the Plant Protection Products (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/556) and the Pesticides (Maximum Residue Levels) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/557).
An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private or voluntary sector is foreseen.