40. For Article 2, substitute—
“Article 2U.K.Definitions
1. For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply:
(a)‘competent authority’ means any authority appointed by the appropriate authority competent for the organisation of official checks referred to in point VI of Part I of Annex VII to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013; it shall also include, where appropriate, the corresponding authority of a third country;
(b)‘relevant authority’ means:
(i)in relation to England, the Secretary of State;
(ii)in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;
(iii)in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers;
F1(iv). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(c)‘third country’ means any country or territory other than:
(i)the United Kingdom;
(ii)the Bailiwick of Jersey;
(iii)the Bailiwick of Guernsey;
(iv)the Isle of Man.”.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 40 omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Common Organisation of the Markets in Agricultural Products (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1452), regs. 1(2)(b), 6(6)
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 40 in force at 31.12.2020 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1