Made under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018
11 statutory instruments made using powers in the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Pollution Prevention and Control (Fees) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025
The 2025 regulations amended several existing regulations to increase fees for environmental regulation of the offshore oil and gas industry.
The Pollution Prevention and Control (Fees) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025 increase hourly rates for specialist and non-specialist officers involved in environmentally regulating the offshore oil and gas industry.
These fee increases, effective immediately, apply to several existing regulations governing offshore petroleum activities, licensing, and environmental impact assessments.
The changes aim to update existing fees to better reflect the cost of providing regulatory services.
The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2025
- Department: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
- Made under: European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018
The 2025 regulations amended the Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regulations in Northern Ireland to reflect the Windsor Framework's provisions on EU law.
These regulations amend existing legislation in Northern Ireland to incorporate the latest EU ecodesign requirements for energy-related products and energy labelling.
The changes, implemented under the Windsor Framework, update the lists of products and their associated regulations, ensuring compliance with EU law.
Specific products covered include tumble dryers, space heaters, and smartphones, with staggered implementation dates.
The Movement of Goods (Northern Ireland to Great Britain) (Animals, Feed and Food, Plant Health etc.) (Transitory Provision and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025
- Department: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
- Made under: European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018
The regulations established transitory provisions for moving goods from Northern Ireland to Great Britain and amended related legislation concerning the definition of qualifying Northern Ireland goods.
These regulations create a temporary system for moving specific goods from Northern Ireland to Great Britain, mirroring checks on imports from non-EU countries.
This involves applying existing legislation with modifications and specifying entry points.
The regulations also amend other legislation connected to defining ‘qualifying Northern Ireland goods’ to reflect ongoing changes in applicable law.