# The Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (England) Regulations 2018, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W

Animals, England
Animal Health
Made 13th June 2018
Laid before Parliament 18th June 2018
Coming into force 19th July 2018
The Secretary of State makes the following Regulations under the powers conferred by section 2(2) and Schedule 2 to the European Communities Act 1972 .
The Secretary of State is designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of that Act in relation to measures in the veterinary and phytosanitary fields for the protection of public health.
The Secretary of State has consulted 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/731/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/transmissible-spongiform-encephalopathies-england-regulations-2018/introduction
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