# The Sheep Carcase (Classification and Price Reporting) (England) Regulations 2025, Regulation 16: Licence to use authorised automated classification methods


(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary of State may on application grant to an operator of a regulated slaughterhouse a licence permitting the use of authorised automated classification methods for classification of sheep carcases at that slaughterhouse.
(2) Where an operator applies for a licence described in paragraph (1), the Secretary of State must, before granting any such licence, be satisfied that—
(a) the automated classification method to which the application relates; and
(b) the manner of its operation within the regulated slaughterhouse,
meet the requirements of regulation 19(1) and Schedule 2.
(3) A licence under paragraph (1) may be granted subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2025/9780348272369/regulation/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-sheep-carcase-classification-and-price-reporting-england-regulations-2025/regulation-16
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