Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations extend to England only. They amend–
the Meat Products (Hygiene) Regulations 1994 (S.I. 1994/3082, as already amended);
the Meat Products (Hygiene) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/683); and
the Products of Animal Origin (Import and Export) Regulations 1996 (S.I. 1996/3124, as already amended),
in each case in so far as they extend to England (S.I. 1994/3082, S.I. 1999/683 and S.I. 1996/3124 all extend to the whole of Great Britain).
The effect of the amendments to S.I. 1994/3082 and S.I. 1999/683 is that in accordance with point 2(a) of Chapter IX of Annex B to Council Directive 77/99/EEC (inserted by Council Directive 95/68/EC, OJ No. L332, 30.12.95, p.10) a third method of preparation for meat-based prepared meals is permitted with effect from 31st March 2000. The amendment to S.I. 1996/3124 is consequential on the above amendments and is effected in reliance on section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 (1972 c. 68).
No regulatory impact assessment has been prepared for these Regulations.