TSE (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. No. 255 of 2002).

Subject

Livestock

Keyword

Pests/diseases Slaughtering Inspection Data collection/reporting Animal feed/feedstuffs Animal health

Geographical area

Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

These Regulations come into force on 19 June 2002.

Abstract

These Regulations make provision in Scotland, otherwise than in relation to trade, for: (a) the administration and enforcement of the specified directly applicable Community legislation relating to transmissible spongiform encephalopathies; (b) continuing the implementation of Council Decision 2000/766/EC concerning certain protection measures with regard to transmissible spongiform encephalopathies and the feeding of animal protein, and Commission Decision 2001/9/EC concerning control measures required for the implementation of Council Decision 2000/766/EC, in accordance with Article 1(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1326/2001. Part I of these Regulations contain introductory provisions. Part II makes provision for the administration and enforcement of the Community TSE Regulation and Community Transitional Measures in relation to TSE monitoring. These are provisions for TSE monitoring, movement prohibitions and restrictions of TSE susceptible animals; slaughter of TSE susceptible animals at slaughterhouses and at other premises; retention and seizure of carcases etc. of TSE susceptible animals; provision for compensation; and provision for notifications. Part III makes provision in relation to animal feeding. Part IV of these Regulations makes provision for the administration and enforcement of the Community TSE Regulation and Community Transitional Measures in relation to specified risk material. Part V of these Regulations makes provision for the administration and enforcement of the Community TSE Regulation and Community Transitional Measures in relation to control and eradication of TSE. These are provisions for notifications of animals suspected of being affected by a TSE; measures with respect to animals suspected of being affected by a TSE; movement prohibitions and restrictions of animals suspected of being affected by a TSE; slaughter of animals suspected of being affected by a TSE; retention and seizure of carcases etc. of TSE susceptible animals; provisions for compensation; prohibitions in respect of the sale or supply of milk from affected or suspected animals and requirements for cleansing and disinfection. Part VI makes provision in relation to placing on the market of first generation progeny of, and semen, embryos and ova derived from, certain animals. Part VII of these Regulations makes provision for the administration and enforcement of the Community TSE Regulation and Community Transitional Measures in relation to sampling and laboratory methods. Part VIII makes further provision for offences and penalties and provides for enforcement of the Regulations. Part IX contains supplementary provisions for service of notices and other documents, amendments and revocations and savings.

Full text

English

Website

www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Repeals

Restriction on Pithing (Scotland) Regulations 2001 (S.S.I. No. 73 of 2001).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2001

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Animal By-Products (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. No. 411 of 2003).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal by-products, Pests/diseases, Slaughtering, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

TSE (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2004 (S.S.I. No. 277 of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

TSE (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. No. 198 of 2003).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Slaughtering, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (S.S.I. No. 530 of 2006).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Meat, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Slaughtering, Registration, Authorization/permit, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX