Article 1 Definitions

For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply:

1. (1)

   ‘Trichinella’ means any nematode belonging to the species of the genus Trichinella;

2. (2)

   ‘controlled housing conditions’ means a type of animal husbandry where swine are kept at all times under conditions controlled by the food business operator with regard to feeding and housing;

3. (3)

   ‘compartment’ means a group of holdings which apply controlled housing conditions. All holdings applying controlled housing conditions F1... may be considered as one compartment.