# The Official Controls (Plant Protection Products) Regulations 2020, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W+S

Pesticides
Made 28th May 2020
Laid before Parliament 1st June 2020
Coming into force 22nd June 2020
The Secretary of State is designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to the common agricultural policy of the European Union and measures in the veterinary and phytosanitary fields for the protection of public health.
The Secretary of State makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972, and, with the consent of the Treasury, in exercise of powers conferred by section 56(1) of the Finance Act 1973.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/552/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/official-controls-plant-protection-products-regulations-2020/introduction
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