(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), (d) and (g)) arising from the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union.
These Regulations make amendments to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products (Regulation (EU) 1308/2013), in particular in relation to provisions concerning recognition of producer organisations, protected designations of origin and geographical indications and contracts in relation to agricultural products, and to Regulation (EU) No 510/2014 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products.
They also make amendments to Regulation (EU) No. 566/2008 concerning the marketing of beef, Regulation (EU) No. 543/2011 concerning marketing of fruit and vegetables and Regulation (EU) No. 1295/2008 concerning the import of hops.
They also make amendments to Regulation (EU) No. 1306/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the financing, management and monitoring of the common agricultural policy, conferring legislative functions in relation to customs procedures and checks relating to protected designations of origin, geographical indications and protected traditional terms.
Part 4 makes amendments to The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (General Regulatory Chamber) Rules 2009 (S.I. 2009/1976) in consequence of amendments made to Regulation (EU) 1308/2013.
An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private or voluntary sector is foreseen.