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Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by 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)(g)) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

Part 2 amends the Trade Marks (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/269) by disapplying a transitional and saving provision in that instrument relating to matters now covered by this instrument.

Part 3 makes amendments to retained direct EU legislation relating to:

  1. (a)

    agricultural products and foodstuffs;

  2. (b)

    aromatised wine;

  3. (c)

    spirit drinks;

  4. (d)

    wine.

An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private or voluntary sector is foreseen.