The Aquatic Animal Health and Plant Health (Legislative Functions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (No. 817 of 2019).

This instrument confer legislative functions that are currently exercised by the European Commission (“the Commission”) to the public authorities in the United Kingdom (“UK”). Part 2 in particular refers to functions relating to aquatic animal health (Council Directive 2006/88/EC), such as requirements for aquaculture animals and products thereof, and on the prevention and control of certain diseases in aquatic animals. The new responsible authorities are: the Secretary of State, Welsh Ministers, Scottish Ministers or the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs. Part 3 regulates functions relating to plant health (Council Directive 2000/29/EC), specifically protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community. The new responsible authorities are: the Secretary of State, Welsh Ministers or the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.