Regulation 13 Appointment and authorisation of inspectors

Except as specified in paragraph (2)—

for the purposes of enforcing the EU TSE Regulation and these Regulations.

The Food Standards Agency may appoint inspectors and veterinary inspectors for the purposes of enforcing Schedules 7 and 8 in relation to a slaughterhouse or cutting plant.

The appointment of an inspector (whether under paragraph (1) or (2)) may be limited to powers and duties specified in the notification of appointment.

Inspectors may be authorised by the Secretary of State or the Food Standards Agency to carry out functions specified in a letter of authorisation.