Explanatory note

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 the deficiencies referred to in paragraphs (a), (d) and (g) of section 8(2)) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

These Regulations make amendments to legislation in the field of plant health. Part 2 amends domestic legislation relating to plant health. Part 3 amends Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 of the European Parliament and of the Council on protective measures against pests of plants and other retained direct EU legislation relating to plant health. Part 4 contains transitional provisions and savings, and revocations.

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