# The Plant Varieties Act (Amendment) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


Retained Eu Law Reform
Plant Breeders’ Rights
Sift requirements satisfied 24th February 2026
Made 24th February 2026
Laid before Parliament 25th February 2026
Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1(2)
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 14(2) of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (“the 2023 Act”).
The Secretary of State is a relevant national authority for the purposes of section 14(2) of the 2023 Act.
The requirements of paragraph 6(2) of Schedule 5 to the 2023 Act (relating to the appropriate Parliamentary procedure for these Regulations) have been satisfied.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/160/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/plant-varieties-act-amendment-regulations-2026/introduction
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