# The Hormonal Substances (Food Sources) (Animals) Regulations 1991, Regulation 4: Inspection of animals


An authorised officer may, by notice in writing given to the person in charge of an animal, require him to detain the animal at the place where it then is until the animal has been inspected by an authorised officer for the purpose of ascertaining whether any prohibited substance is present in it.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/1593/regulation/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/hormonal-substances-food-sources-animals-regulations-1991/regulation-4
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