Regulation 2 Interpretation

In these Regulations:—

• “the Directive” means Council Directive 90/429/EEC^f1 laying down the animal health requirements applicable to intra-Community trade in and imports of semen of domestic animals of the porcine species;

• “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.