(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(1) and 8C(1) of, and paragraph 7 of Schedule 4 and paragraph 21 of Schedule 7 to, of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c.16) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
These Regulations make amendments to legislation in the field of food and feed safety and hygiene. Parts 2 and 3 amend subordinate legislation in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and makes several amendments to EU Exit subordinate legislation in respect of the implementation of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland. Part 4 amends retained direct EU legislation, and Part 5 revokes various pieces of secondary legislation and retained direct EU legislation.
An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the public, private or voluntary sector is foreseen.