(This note is not part of the Regulations)
Part 2 of these Regulations is made in exercise of the powers conferred by the Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16). Part 2 amends the Quick-frozen Foodstuffs (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/191) and the Food Additives, Flavourings, Enzymes and Extraction Solvents (England) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2210). The amendments to these instruments insert transitional provisions in relation to products placed on the market within the period of 21 months beginning with the day on which IP completion day falls.
Part 3 of these Regulations is made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(1)(b) and 8C of, and paragraph 21 of Schedule 7 to, the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) in order to address deficiencies arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
Regulation 4 makes amendments to Article 53 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, to enable emergency measures to be taken in respect of food or feed originating in or entering Great Britain.
Regulations 5 and 6 make amendments to Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on genetically modified food and feed and Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on additives for use in animal nutrition to clarify how authorisations are made.
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.