Explanatory note

These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 11(1) of, and Part 1 of Schedule 2 to, the European Union (Withdrawal Act) 2018 (c. 16) 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.

Part 2 makes provision, in relation to the marketing of ornamental plant and propagating material and vegetable propagating material for certain functions of the European Commission of a legislative character to be exercisable instead by the Department.

Part 3 sets out the procedure for making regulations.

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