# The Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2008, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W

ANIMALS, WALES
ANIMAL HEALTH
Made 25 April 2008
Laid before the National Assembly for Wales 25 April 2008
Coming into force 26 April 2008
The Welsh Ministers make the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972.
The Welsh Ministers have been designated for the purposes of that section in relation to measures in the veterinary field for the protection of public health.
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 there has been open and transparent public consultation during the preparation and evaluation of the following Regulations.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2008/1182/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/transmissible-spongiform-encephalopathies-wales-amendment-regulations-2008/introduction
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