These Regulations amend the European Communities (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) Regulations 2007 (“the 2007 Regulations”). The 2007 Regulations implement in part Council Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications (OJ No. L255, 30.09.2005 p 22) as amended by Council Directive 2006/100/EC (OJ No. L 363 of 20.12.2006 p.141).