(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations, which extend to Scotland only, amend the Collagen and Gelatine (Intra Community Trade) (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (“the principal Regulations”). The principal Regulations gave effect to Commission Decision 2003/42/EC (O.J. No. L 13, 18.1.03, p.24). That Decision was subsequently amended by Commission Decision 2003/503/EC (O.J. No. L 170, 9.7.03, p.30). That subsequent Decision delayed the date of application of Commission Decision 2003/42/EC from 30th June 2003 to 30th September 2003.
The date the principal Regulations come into force was amended in anticipation of Commission Decision 2003/503/EC by the Collagen and Gelatine (Intra-Community Trade) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/328).
These regulations amend the definition of Commission Decision 2003/42/EC in the principal Regulations to include a reference to Commission Decision 2003/503/EC (regulation 2(2)).
These regulations also clarify the period for which records must be kept under the principal Regulations (regulation 2(3) and (4)).
The provisions of Directive 92/118/EC (O.J. No. L 62, 15.3.93, p.49) relating to intra-community trade are implemented by the Products of Animal Origin (Import and Export) Regulations 1996 (S.I. 1996/3124). These regulations amend the 1996 Regulations to give effect to the change made to Commission Decision 2003/42/EC by Commission Decision 2003/503/EC (regulation 3).
No regulatory impact assessment has been prepared in relation to these Regulations.