Regulation 12 Appointment of inspectors

Except as specified in paragraph (2), the Scottish Ministers or the local authority may appoint inspectors for the purposes of enforcing these Regulations.

The F1Food Standards Scotland may appoint inspectors for the purposes of enforcing Schedule 7 and paragraphs 1, 3 and 4 of Schedule 8 in relation to a slaughterhouse or cutting plant.

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