This order establishes the legal designation of specific entities or functions under the European Communities Act 1972 within the United Kingdom. The document serves as a formal instrument of statutory law, issued by the British government to clarify the administrative or legal status of bodies operating under the framework of European Community regulations. It provides the necessary regulatory authority to ensure domestic compliance with international treaty obligations.

Legal professionals and historians utilize this text as a primary source document for tracking the evolution of UK-EU legislative integration. It is considered a technical reference for those researching the specific regulatory history of the European Communities Act.