# The Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2025, Introduction: Introductory text


Animals, England
Animal Health
Made 3rd March 2025
Laid before Parliament 4th March 2025
Coming into force 1st April 2025
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 23 and 24(8) of Regulation (EC) No. 999/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down rules for the prevention, control and eradication of certain transmissible spongiform encephalopathies.
In accordance with Article 23 of that Regulation, the Secretary of State has taken appropriate advice on any question which could have an impact on public health. In accordance with Article 24(9) of the same Regulation, the Secretary of State has ensured that the condition at Article 24(9)(a) is satisfied and has consulted such bodies or persons as appear to the Secretary of State to be representative of the interests likely to be substantially affected by these Regulations and such other bodies and persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/249/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/transmissible-spongiform-encephalopathies-amendment-england-regulations-2025/introduction
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