Regulation 2 Interpretation

In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires–

• “authorised” means authorised under regulation 15(7) of the Specified Risk Material Regulations 1997^f1;

• “cutting premises” means cutting premises (as defined by regulation 2(1) of the Fresh Meat (Hygiene and Inspection) Regulations 1995^f2) licensed under regulation 4 thereof;

• “employers' National Insurance contributions” means those social security contributions for which employers are liable under Part I of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992^f3;

• “owner” means, in relation to any slaughterhouse or any authorised cutting premises, any person (save one who is also its occupier) who owns any interest in it;

• “slaughterhouse” includes an authorised slaughterhouse;

• “the SRM charge” means the charge calculated in accordance with the Schedule to these Regulations in respect of the costs incurred by the Minister in carrying out the SRM inspections;

• “the SRM inspections” means any of the inspections and controls specified in regulation 10(9) or 15(4) of the Specified Risk Material Regulations 1997;

• “SRM inspector” means a person engaged in carrying out the SRM inspections on behalf of the Minister.