# The Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies Regulations 2006, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W

ANIMALS, ENGLAND
ANIMAL HEALTH
Made 17th January 2006
Laid before Parliament 20th January 2006
Coming into force 1st March 2006
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs makes the following Regulations under the powers conferred by section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972.
She has been designated for the purposes of that section in relation to measures in the veterinary and phytosanitary fields for the protection of public health.
She has carried out the consultation 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/2006/68/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/transmissible-spongiform-encephalopathies-regulations-2006/introduction
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