# The Rural Affairs and Environment (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2019, Introduction: Introductory text


Environmental Protection, Wales
Food, Wales
Made 28 October 2019
Laid before the National Assembly for Wales 30 October 2019
Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1(2)
The Welsh Ministers are 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 the prevention and remedy of environmental damage.
These Regulations make provision for a purpose mentioned in section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972.
There has been open and transparent public consultation during the preparation and evaluation of regulations 3 and 4 as required by Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety.
The Welsh Ministers make these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2019/1408/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/rural-affairs-and-environment-miscellaneous-amendments-wales-regulations-2019/introduction
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