These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers in the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular under section 8(2)(a), (b), (c), (d) and (g) of that Act) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. In addition, Part 2 of these Regulations updates references to EU legislation in the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2033).

Parts 3 and 4 make amendments to legislation in the fields of veterinary medicine and animals and animal products. Part 3 amends secondary legislation and Part 4 amends and revokes retained direct EU legislation.

An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private or voluntary sector is foreseen.