EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations implement and provide for the enforcement of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 (OJ No. L 95. 7.4.2017, p. 1) on official controls and other official activities performed to ensure the application of food and feed law, rules on animal health and welfare, plant health and plant protection products (“the OC Regulation”) as regards plant protection products.
Part 2 provides for a list of operators.
Part 3 provides for assistance and co-operation under Title IV of the OC Regulation and recovery of expenses incurred.
Part 4 provides for enforcement and penalties.
Part 5 inserts a review provision in accordance with the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c.26), and a transitional provision until IP completion day.
A full impact assessment has not been produced for these Regulations as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.