Paragraph 10 I1
England, Wales and Scotland
After the last wash each bovine embryo shall be subjected to microscopic examination at a magnification of at least 50× over its entire surface to determine that the zona pellucida is intact and is free from any adherent material. Any micromanipulation which involves penetration of the zona pellucida must be carried out after the last wash and examination in the facilities approved for the purpose. Such micromanipulation may only be carried out on a bovine embryo having an intact zona pellucida.
Annotations
Commencement
- I1
Sch. 4 para. 10 in force at 13.10.1995, see reg. 1
Notes on Schedule 4
Textual amendments
- F1
Word in Sch. 4 heading substituted (31.12.2020) by The Trade in Animals and Related Products (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/782), regs. 1, 5(16)(a)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
- F2
Sch. 4 shoulder note substituted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Trade in Animals and Related Products (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/782), regs. 1, 5(16)(a)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)