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Explanatory note

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1

These Regulations, which apply in relation to Wales only, amend the Contaminants in Food (Wales) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/840 W.73) (“the 2007 Regulations”). They make provision for the execution and enforcement of Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1126/2007 amending Regulation (EC) No. 1881/2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs as regards Fusarium toxins in maize and maize products (OJ No. L255,29.9.2007, p.14).

2

The Regulations amend the definition of the “the Commission Regulation” in the 2007 Regulations so as to include the amendments effected by Commission Regulation (EC) No.1126/2007 (regulation 2).

3

A full regulatory assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.