# The Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies Regulations 2006, Regulation 4: Exception for research

Extent: E+W
Status: prospective

(1) The provisions of Schedules 2 to 6 do not apply in relation to animals kept for the purposes of research in premises approved for that purpose under this regulation by the Secretary of State.
(2) If a bovine animal, sheep or goat kept in approved research premises or its progeny dies or is killed, the occupier must dispose of it as a Category 1 animal by-product in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down health rules concerning animal by-products not intended for human consumption, and failure to do so is an offence.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/68/regulation/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/transmissible-spongiform-encephalopathies-regulations-2006/regulation-4
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