The Food and Drink, Veterinary Medicines and Residues (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8 of, and paragraph 1 of Schedule 4 and paragraph 21 of Schedule 7 to, the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 M1.

In accordance with paragraphs 1(1) and 12(1) of Schedule 7 to that Act, a draft of this instrument has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

In accordance with paragraph 3(1) of Schedule 4 to that Act, the Treasury have consented to the making of regulations 17 and 18(2), Schedule 8 and Part 1 of Schedule 9.

In relation to Parts 2 and 3 of, and Schedules 1 to 7 to, this instrument, there has been consultation as required by Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety M2.