(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations are made by Scottish Ministers in exercise of the powers conferred by paragraphs 1(1), 3 and 11M(1) of schedule 2 and paragraph 21(b) of schedule 7 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c.16). The Regulations are made in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively arising as a result of the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union and to implement the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland in the EU withdrawal agreement.
In accordance with paragraph 4 of schedule 2 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, the Scottish Ministers have consulted with the Secretary of State.
These Regulations make amendments to subordinate legislation in the field of food and feed in relation to Scotland.
A Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment has not been carried out for this instrument as no significant impact on the private or voluntary sector is foreseen.