
2017 No. 267
Regulatory Reform
The Economic Growth (Regulatory Functions) Order 2017
Made 8th March 2017
Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1

The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 109(1) of the Deregulation Act 2015.
In accordance with section 109(2) of that Act, the Secretary of State has consulted the persons whose functions are specified in this Order and such other persons as the Secretary of State considered appropriate.

In accordance with section 109(5) of that Act, a draft of this instrument was laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
Citation and commencement
1 
This Order may be cited as the Economic Growth (Regulatory Functions) Order 2017 and comes into force on the twenty first day after the day on which they are made.
Regulatory functions
2 

(1) Section 108 of the Deregulation Act 2015 (exercise of regulatory functions: economic growth) applies to the regulatory functions specified in the Schedule.
(2) Paragraph (1) does not apply to any regulatory function exercisable under an Act to make subordinate legislation.
(3) Paragraph (1) does not apply to any regulatory function—
(a) so far as exercisable in Scotland, if or to the extent that the functions relate to matters which are not reserved matters;
(b) so far as exercisable in Northern Ireland, if or to the extent that the function relate to matters which are transferred matters; or
(c) so far as exercisable in Wales, if or to the extent that the function relates to matters which are devolved Welsh matters.
Sunset in relation to Part 1 of the Schedule: certain functions of the Office of Communications
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In Part 1 of the Schedule, in relation to the Office of Communications, the words “any regulatory function which is an online safety function within the meaning of section 235 of the Online Safety Act 2023” cease to have effect from the end of 5th April 2026.
Prior
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Corporate Responsibility
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

SCHEDULE
Article 2(1)
PART 1All the regulatory functions exercisable by—
British Hallmarking Council
Care Quality Commission
Charity Commission for England and Wales
Civil Aviation Authority other than any regulatory function under—
— Part 1 (air traffic) of the Transport Act 2000
— Part 1 (airports) of the Civil Aviation Act 2012
— the Airports (Groundhandling) Regulations 1997
— the Civil Aviation (Allocation of Scarce Capacity) Regulations 2007
— the Airport Charges Regulations 2011
Coal Authority
Commissioners of Irish Lights
Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks
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Environment Agency
Financial Reporting Council Limited
Food Standards Agency
Forestry Commissioners
Gambling Commission other than any regulatory function under—
— the National Lottery etc. Act 1993
— Part 3 (National Lottery: Olympic Lotteries) of the Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004 
Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority
Gas and Electricity Markets Authority other than any regulatory function which is exercisable concurrently with the Competition and Markets Authority by virtue of—
— section 36A of the Gas Act 1986
— section 43 of the Electricity Act 1989
Groceries Code Adjudicator
Guardians of the Standard of Wrought Plate in Birmingham (the Birmingham Assay Office)
Guardians of the Standard of Wrought Plate within the town of Sheffield (the Sheffield Assay Office)
Health and Safety Executive
Her Majesty’s Land Registry
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs under or by virtue of  the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017
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Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England
Homes and Communities Agency
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority
Human Tissue Authority
Incorporation of Goldsmiths of the City of Edinburgh (the Edinburgh Assay Office)
Information Commissioner other than any regulatory function under the Freedom of Information Act 2000
Marine Management Organisation
Natural England
Northern Lighthouse Board
Office for Nuclear Regulation
Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills
Office for Students
Office of Communications other than any regulatory function—
— under Part 3 of the Enterprise Act 2002
— which is exercisable concurrently with the Competition and Markets Authority by virtue of section 370 or 371 of the Communications Act 2003
— which is an online safety function within the meaning of section 235 of the Online Safety Act 2023
Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation other than any regulatory function which concerns a fee capping condition under sections 132 to 136 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009
Office of Rail and Road in connection with railway safety purposes (within the meaning of Schedule 3 to the Railways Act 2005) that are exercisable under or by virtue of—
— the Railways Act 1993;
— the Railways Act 2005; or
— the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.
Oil and Gas Authority
Registrars of companies
Regulator of Community Interest Companies
Security Industry Authority
Sports Grounds Safety Authority
Traffic Commissioners
The Trinity House (as defined in section 223(1) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995)
Wardens and Commonalty of the Mystery of Goldsmiths of the City of London (the London Assay Office)
Water Services Regulation Authority other than any regulatory function which is exercisable concurrently with the Competition and Markets Authority by virtue of section 31 of the Water Industry Act 1991

PART 2All the regulatory functions exercisable by—
a person appointed by the Secretary of State under section 86(1) or (1A) of the Water Industry Act 1991
a body designated by the Secretary of State under section 1252 of the Companies Act 2006
a person authorised by the Secretary of State under section 457 of the Companies Act 2006

PART 3All the regulatory functions, other than a regulatory function exercisable in relation to a general customs matter within the meaning of section 1(2) of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 (general customs functions of the Secretary of State), exercisable by a Minister of the Crown pursuant to the following EU instruments or under or by virtue of the following enactments (including any regulatory function conferred by subordinate legislation made under these enactments)—

Agriculture
Sections 98 to 101 and 106 of the Agriculture Act 1947
Pests Act 1954
Weeds Act 1959
Agriculture and Horticulture Act 1964
Dairy Produce Quotas (General Provisions) Regulations 2002
Dairy Produce Quotas Regulations 2005
Cattle Identification Regulations 2007
Official Feed and Food Controls (England) Regulations 2009
Beef and Pig Carcase Classification (England) Regulations 2010
Beef and Veal Labelling Regulations 2010
Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017
Environmental Permitting (England & Wales) Regulations 2010
Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs
Animal health and welfare
Destructive Imported Animals Act 1932
Conservation of Seals Act 1970
Bees Act 1980
Animal Health Act 1981
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Zoo Licensing Act 1981
Animal Health and Welfare Act 1984
Protection of Badgers Act 1992
Animal Welfare Act 2006
Registration of Establishments (Laying Hens) (England) Regulations 2003
Avian Influenza (Preventive Measures) (England) Regulations 2006
Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Control of Vaccination) (England) Regulations 2006
Official Controls (Animals, Feed, and Food) (England) Regulations 2006
Bluetongue Regulations 2008
Eggs and Chicks Regulations (England) 2009
Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (England) Regulations 2010
Non-Commercial Movement of Pet Animals Order 2011
Trade in Animal and Related Products Regulations 2011
Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013
Animals and Animal Products (Examination for Residues and Maximum Residue Limits) (England and Scotland) Regulations 2015
Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of additives for use in animal nutrition
Council Regulation (EC) No 21/2004 establishing a system for the identification and registration of ovine and caprine animals and amending Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Directives 92/102/EEC and 64/452/EEC
Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and Council on official controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare rules
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1950/2006 establishing, in accordance with Directive 2001/82/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Community code relating to veterinary medicinal products, a list of substances essential for the treatment of equidae
Commission Regulation EC 589/2008 laying down detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 as regards marketing standards for eggs
Commission Regulation EC No 617/2008 laying down detailed rules for implementing Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 as regards marketing standards of eggs for hatching and farmyard poultry chicks
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1234/2008 concerning the examination of variations to the terms of marketing authorisations for medicinal products for human use and veterinary medicinal products
Claims Management Services
Part 2 of the Financial Guidance and Claims Act 2018 (Claims Management Services)
Companies and other businesses
Parts 5 (a company’s name), 41 (business names) and 42 (statutory auditors) of the Companies Act 2006
Employment
Employment Agencies Act 1973
National Minimum Wage Act 1998 other than any regulatory function under sections 5 to 8
Fish and fisheries
Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 1967
Sea Fisheries Act 1968
Fishery Limits Act 1976
Import of Live Fish (England and Wales) Act 1980
Fisheries Act 1981
Registration of Fish Buyers and Sellers and Designation of Fish Auction Sites Regulations 2005
Offshore Marine Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 2007 other than any regulatory function in Part 5 (licences) exercisable in connection with the licensing of anything done in the course of carrying on an activity specified in regulation 49(16), sub-paragraphs (a) to (f) and those in Part 6 (enforcement and supplementary provision relating to criminal offences) concerning the enforcement of these regulations as they apply in respect of the activities specified in regulation 49(16), sub-paragraphs (a) to (f), including the appointment of wildlife officers for this purpose
Aquatic Animal Health (England and Wales) Regulations 2009
Food standards and safety
Food and Environment Protection Act 1985
Pesticides (Maximum Residue Levels) (England and Wales) Regulations 2008
Detergents Regulations 2010
Plant Protection Products Regulations 2011
Plant Protection Products (Sustainable Use) Regulations 2012/1657
Biocidal Products and Chemicals (Appointment of Authorities and Enforcement) Regulations 2013
Horticulture
Horticultural Produce Act 1986
Marketing of Fresh Horticultural Produce Regulations 2009
Organic Products Regulations 2009
Insolvency
Part 13 (insolvency practitioners and their qualification) of the Insolvency Act 1986
Marine transport
Harbours Act 1964
Hovercraft Act 1968
Protection of Wrecks Act 1973
Dangerous Vessels Act 1985
Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990
Merchant Shipping Act 1995 other than any regulatory function in Part VI (prevention of pollution) (or enactments made thereunder) when exercised in connection with ships which are offshore installations within the meaning of that Act or any regulatory function in Part X (enforcement officers and powers) of that Act exercisable in connection with the appointment of inspectors in relation to offshore installations
Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003
Fishing Vessels (Certification of Deck Officers and Engineer Officers) Regulations 1984
Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Medical Stores) Regulations 1995
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Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Harmful Substances) (Amendment) Regulations 2024
Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997
Merchant Shipping (Minimum Standards of Safety Communications) Regulations 1997
Fishing Vessels (EC Directive on Harmonised Safety Regime) Regulations 1999
Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 1999
Merchant Shipping (Domestic Passenger Ships) (Safety Management Code) Regulations 2001
Fishing Vessels (Safety of 15-24 Metre Vessels) Regulations 2002
Merchant Shipping (Hours of Work) Regulations 2002
Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) Regulations 2003
Merchant Shipping (Working Time: Inland Waterways) Regulations 2003
Fishing Vessels (Working Time: Sea-fishermen) Regulations 2004
Merchant Shipping (High Speed Craft) Regulations 2004
Merchant Shipping (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Reporting Requirements) Regulations 2004
Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment) Regulations 2006
Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Noise at Work) Regulations 2007
Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Vibration at Work) Regulations 2007
Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Carcinogens and Mutagens) Regulations 2007
Medicines
Medicines Act 1968
Good Laboratory Practice Regulations 1999
Medical Devices Regulations 2002
Unlicensed Medicinal Products for Human Use (Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies) (Safety) Regulations 2003
Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004
Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005
Human Medicines Regulations 2012
Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down Community procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human and veterinary use and establishing a European Medicines Agency
Regulation (EC) No 1901/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on medicinal products for paediatric use and amending Regulation (EEC) No 1768/92, Directive 2001/20/EC, Directive 2001/83/EC and Regulation (EC) No 726/2004
Regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on medical devices, amending Directive 2001/83/EC, Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and repealing Council Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC
Regulation (EU) 2017/746 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices and repealing Directive 98/79/EC and Commission Decision 2010/227/EU
Medical Devices (Northern Ireland Protocol) Regulations 2021
Outer Space
Outer Space Act 1986
Plant health
Plant Varieties and Seeds Act 1964
Plant Health Act 1967
Plant Varieties Act 1997
Marketing of Vegetable Plant Material Regulations 1995
Marketing of Ornamental Plant Propagating Material Regulations 1999
Potatoes Originating in Egypt (England) Regulations 2004
Marketing of Fruit Plant and Propagating Material (England) Regulations 2017
Seed Marketing Regulations 2011
Road transport
Part 6 (drivers’ hours) of the Transport Act 1968
Road Traffic (Foreign Vehicles) Act 1972
International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs Act 1976
Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981
Transport Act 1982
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
Transport Act 1985
Parts 2 (construction and use of vehicles and equipment), 3 (licensing of drivers of vehicles), 4 (licensing of drivers of large goods vehicles and passenger-carrying vehicles), 5 (driving instruction), 6 (third-party liabilities) and 7 (miscellaneous and general) of the Road Traffic Act 1988
Transport Act 2000
Vehicles (Crime) Act 2001
Sections 174 to 181 of the Equality Act 2010
Motor Vehicles (International Circulation) Order 1975
Passenger and Goods Vehicles (Recording Equipment) Regulations 1979
Road Transport (International Passenger Services) Regulations 1984
Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Regulations 1995
Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995
Motor Cycles Etc. (EC Type Approval) Regulations 1999
End-of-Life Vehicles Regulations 2003
Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations 2005
Vehicle Drivers (Certificates of Professional Competence) Regulations 2007
Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2009
Road Vehicles (Approval) Regulations 2020 
Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles
Weights and measures
Weights and Measures Act 1985
Measuring Instruments (Cold-water Meters) Regulations 2006
Wildlife
Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act 1976
Birds (Registration Charges) Act 1997
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Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein
Commission Regulation (EC) No 865/2006 laying down detailed rules concerning the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein
Control of Trade in Endangered Species Regulations 2018
Miscellaneous
Restriction on the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012