Regulation 4 Powers of inspectors

(1)

An inspector for the purposes of the Commission Decision and in accordance with the Technical Specifications shall, on giving notice in writing to the occupier or person in charge of premises selected in terms of regulation 3 for sampling and on producing, if requested, some duly authenticated document showing that inspector’s authority, have the right to–

(a)

enter at all reasonable hours those premises;

(b)

make inquiries of any person (whether on those premises or not);

(c)

examine, retain or copy any records including computerised records which may appear to that inspector to be relevant;

(d)

take and retain such samples, including samples of faecal and environmental material, as well as any other samples that that inspector considers necessary;

(e)

be accompanied by such vehicles and equipment as that inspector considers necessary;

(f)

be assisted by such other persons as that inspector considers necessary; and

(g)

require the occupier or person in charge of those premises or any employee or agent of that occupier or person to provide such assistance, co-operation, information and documentation including records, computerised or otherwise, as may reasonably be required by that inspector.

(2)

Nothing in paragraphs (1)(b) or (g) shall be construed as requiring any person to answer any question or give any information if to do so might incriminate that person.