These Regulations amend the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/50) (“the 2005 Regulations”) in order to implement Commission Directive 2014/110/EU amending Directive 2004/33/EC as regards temporary deferral criteria for donors of allogeneic blood donations and Commission Implementing Directive 2011/38/EU amending Annex V to Directive 2004/33/EC with regards to maximum pH values for platelets concentrates at the end of the shelf life.