Regulation 2 Interpretation

In these Regulations:—

• “the Directive” means Council Directive 92/65/EEC^f1 laying down animal health requirements governing trade in and imports into the Community of animals, semen, ova and embryos not subject to animal health requirements laid down in specific Community rules referred to in Annex A(1) to Directive 90/425/EEC;

• “Member State” means any member state of the European Communities other than the United Kingdom; and

• “veterinary surgeon” means a veterinary surgeon or veterinary practitioner registered or recognised under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966^f2.

Other expressions used in these Regulations have the same meaning as in the Directive.