(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations provide for specific derogations from the current arrangements relating to critical uses of a controlled substance, halon 1301, in Regulation (EC) 1005/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on substances that deplete the ozone layer (“Ozone-Depleting Substances Regulation”). The Ozone-Depleting Substances Regulation forms part of retained EU law.
A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.
An Explanatory Memorandum for this instrument has been published alongside these Regulations at www.legislation.gov.uk.