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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of these Regulations)

These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers in the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) in order to address deficiencies of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular section 8(2)(b), (d) and (g)) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

These Regulations make amendments to legislation relating to imports in animals, germinal products and animal products.

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