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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order has effect in England.

Article 2 of the Order defines ruminant related fluid and Article 3 makes provision in relation to the rendering, treatment and discharge of ruminant related fluid. Article 4 makes provision in relation to the testing of treated fluid.

Article 5 imposes record keeping requirements and Article 6 imposes requirements in relation to cleansing and disinfection. Article 7 makes provision in relation to powers of inspectors and Article 8 makes provision in relation to compliance with notices. Article 9 provides offences and Article 10 provides for enforcement of the Order.

Copies of the texts referred to in Article 4 are available from the Environment Agency, Wheatcroft Office Park, Landmere Lane, Edwalton, Nottingham NG12 4DG.

A Regulatory Impact Assessment in relation to this Order has been prepared and placed in the Library of each House of Parliament. Copies can be obtained from the BSE Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, 1A Page Street, London SW1P 4PQ.