# Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 establishing a system for the identification and registration of bovine animals and regarding the labelling of beef and beef products and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 820/97, Article 2

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

For the purposes of this title:
‘animal’ means a bovine animal within the meaning of Article 2(2), points (b) and (c) of Directive 64/432/EEC, including animals taking part in cultural and sporting events,
‘holding’ means any establishment, construction or, in the case of an open-air farm, any place situated within the territory of Great Britain, in which animals covered by this Regulation are held, kept or handled,
‘keeper’ means any natural or legal person responsible for animals, whether on a permanent or on a temporary basis, including during transportation or at a market,
‘competent authority’ means the authority or authorities responsible for, or entrusted with, carrying out veterinary checks and implementing this title or, in the case of the monitoring of premiums, the authorities entrusted with implementing Regulation (EC) No 3508/92.
‘third country’ means any country or territory other than:
(a)the United Kingdom;
(b)the Bailiwick of Jersey;
(c)the Bailiwick of Guernsey;
(d)the Isle of Man; or
(e)a Member State.
for the meaning of ‘the appropriate Minister’ see Article 2a.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2000/1760/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2000-1760/article-2
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