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Explanatory note

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1

These Regulations amend the definition of the “the Commission Regulation” contained in the Spreadable Fats (Marketing Standards) (England) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/2457, as amended), “the 1999 Regulations”.

2

In amending that definition in the 1999 Regulations, these Regulations provide for the execution and enforcement of Commission Regulation (EC) No.445/2007 laying down certain detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No. 2991/94 laying down standards for spreadable fats and of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 1898/87 on the protection of designations used in the marketing of milk and milk products (OJ No. L106, 24.4.2007, p.24). Commission Regulation (EC) No. 445/2007 revoked and replaced without further amendment Commission Regulation (EC) No. 577/97 as amended.

3

A full regulatory impact assessment has not been prepared for these Regulations because no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.