(This note is not part of the 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), (b), (d) and (g)) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
These Regulations make amendments to legislation relating to food and drink, genetically modified organisms and direct payments to farmers.
Part 2 amends retained direct EU legislation relating to food and drink.
Part 3 amends subordinate legislation relating to genetically modified organisms.
Part 4 amends subordinate legislation relating to direct payments to farmers.
An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private or voluntary sector is foreseen.