Regulation 19 Authorisation of automated classification methods for carcases
The proprietor of an automated classification method may request that the Secretary of State authorises that method for use in regulated slaughterhouses.
The Secretary of State may grant a request under paragraph (1) if—
the automated classification method has been subjected to the entire authorisation test process set out in Part 1 of Schedule 2; and
analysis of the test results in accordance with Part 2 of Schedule 2 show that it has met the degree of accuracy required under that Part.
The authorisation for an automated classification method must stipulate the carcase specification and hanging presentation used in the test process for that method and require that all future use of the method under regulation 5 replicates the same carcase specification and hanging presentation.
The authorisation for an automated classification method may, in addition to the requirement under paragraph (3), be granted subject to such other terms and conditions as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
The proprietor of an authorised automated classification method, or any operators using it for classification under these Regulations, must ensure to the extent they are able to do so that any requirement under paragraph (3) or (4) is met.