Paragraph 8 Modification of regulation 20: action following failure of checks or seizure – productsF2F1

for paragraph (1) there were substituted—

“(1)

This regulation applies, subject to paragraphs (1A) and (1B), in relation to any consignment of a product if any checks carried out show that the consignment does not comply with—

(a)

the requirements of these Regulations, as they have effect subject to the transitional modifications specified in Schedule 5; or

(b)

the rules referred to in Article 1(2) of the Official Controls Regulation.

(1A)

This paragraph applies where—

(a)

there is non-compliance with the rules referred to in paragraph (1); and

(b)

the official veterinary surgeon or the official fish inspector (as appropriate) considers that the non-compliance is minor and technical and does not pose a risk to human, animal or plant health, or to the environment.

(1B)

Where paragraph (1A) applies, paragraphs (2) and (3) apply as if for “must” there were substituted “may”.”;