Paragraph 8 Powers of entry

An authorised officer may take such samples from or carry out such other tests or examinations in relation to a pig or carcase kept on any premises as may be considered necessary for the purposes of this Scheme.

For the purposes of taking any samples or carrying out of any tests or examinations under sub-paragraph (1), an authorised officer may at any time and upon production if so required of his authority, enter on or into any premises.

The occupier of any premises entered by an authorised officer under sub-paragraph (2), and if different, the keeper of those premises, shall provide such reasonable facilities and comply with such reasonable requirements of the officer as may be necessary to facilitate the exercise of the officer’s powers under sub-paragraph (1).