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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers in 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)(a), (b), and (g)) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

These Regulations make amendments to legislation in relation to livestock records, identification and movement of cattle, sheep and goats.

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