Explanatory note
(This Note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations implement in England a change in the restrictions on imports and exports of certain animals and animal products in accordance with Commission Decision 2001/356/EC (OJ No. L125 4.5.2001, p.40) concerning certain protection measures with regard to foot-and-mouth disease in the United Kingdom and repealing Commission Decision 2001/172/EC (OJ No. L94, 3.4.2001, p27).
They continue to regulate the export of biungulates, fresh meat, meat products, milk, milk products and other animal products. They contain powers of inspectors, and provisions relating to illegal consignments.
Breach of the regulations is, under regulation 18, punishable—
on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to imprisonment not exceeding three months or to both;
on conviction on indictment, to a fine or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both.
Certificates issued in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are valid under these Regulations (regulation 20).
The Regulations are enforced by the Minister or the local authority (regulation 21).