Explanatory note

These Regulations are made in exercise of powers in the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c.16) to address failures of domestic legislation to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular, under paragraphs (a), (d) and (g) of section 8(2) of the Act) in EU-derived domestic legislation arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

These Regulations make amendments to subordinate legislation, which applies to Northern Ireland only, in relation to exotic animal disease.

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