# The Specified Risk Material Regulations 1997, Regulation 31: Enforcement


(1) These Regulations shall be enforced—
(a) by the Minister in relation to premises in England licensed under the Fresh Meat (Hygiene and Inspection) Regulations 1995;
(b) by the Secretary of State in relation to premises in Wales and Scotland licensed under the Fresh Meat (Hygiene and Inspection) Regulations 1995; and
(c) in relation to any other premises, by the food authority in whose area the premises are situated.
(2) On an inspection of any food intended for human consumption an authorised officer of a food authority or an official veterinary surgeon may certify that the food fails to comply with these Regulations.
(3) Where any food is certified as mentioned in paragraph (2) above it may be treated for the purposes of section 9 of the Food Safety Act 1990 as failing to comply with food safety requirements.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2965/regulation/31 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/specified-risk-material-regulations-1997/regulation-31
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