Article 2 Definitions

For the purpose of this Decision the definitions in Directive 96/23/EC and in the F1Annex I to this decision shall apply.

F2In this Decision—

• “appropriate authority” means—

  1. (a)

     as regards England, the Secretary of State;

  2. (b)

     as regards Scotland, the Scottish Ministers;

  3. (c)

     as regards Wales, the Welsh Ministers;

• “relevant F3assimilated law” means—

  1. (a)

     as regards England and Scotland, the Animals and Animal Products (Examination for Residues and Maximum Residue Limits) (England and Scotland) Regulations 2015;

  2. (b)

     as regards Wales, the Animals and Animal Products (Examination for Residues and Maximum Residue Limits) (Wales) Regulations 2019.