These Regulations amend the European Communities (Avian Influenza) (Precautionary Measures) Regulations 2006 in relation with powers of authorized officers. An authorized officer may, for the purpose of enforcing these Regulations and the Council Directive, exercise all or any of the powers conferred on an authorised officer under section 17A of the Diseases of Animals Act 1966 and, in making a clinical inspection of poultry or other captive birds, collect samples for laboratory examination.