Paragraph 9
In regulation 25–
(a)
in paragraph (2), for the words “Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) below” there is substituted the words “Subject to paragraphs (2A ) and (3) below”; and
(b)
after paragraph (2) there is inserted the following–
“(2A)When the Scottish Ministers are consulted under paragraph (2) above by an official veterinary surgeon in relation to non-compliance of any products of animal origin with public health conditions–
(a)the Scottish Ministers shall consult the Agency; and
(b)the official veterinary surgeon shall not authorise the importer of the products to transport them for storage in a free zone or free warehouse in accordance with the provisos in paragraph (2) above without first informing the Agency.”.