# The Zootechnical Standards Regulations 1992, Regulation 3: Recognition of organisations and maintenance of flock book or herd book


(1) The Minister may recognise by notice in writing as a recognised organisation any organisation which satisfies the criteria specified in—
(a) Part I of Schedule 1, in relation to sheep and goats;
(b) Part I of Schedule 2, in relation to pigs;
(c) Part I of Schedule 3, in relation to bovines.
which recognition may be withdrawn by notice in writing at any time if the criteria are not satisfied.
(2) A recognised organisation shall maintain or establish a flock book or herd book.
(3) No animal shall be eligible for entry or be entered or registered in a flock book or herd book unless it satisfies the criteria specified in—
(a) Part II of Schedule 1, in relation to sheep and goats;
(b) Part II of Schedule 2, in relation to pigs;
(c) Part II of Schedule 3, in relation to bovines,
(4) A recognised organisation, if requested by the owner, shall issue a completed zootechnical certificate containing, as a minimum, the information specified in—
(a) Part III of Schedule 1, in relation to sheep and goats;
(b) Part III of Schedule 2, in relation to pigs;
(c) Part III of Schedule 3, in relation to bovines,
and, respectively, their semen, ova and embryos.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/2370/regulation/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/zootechnical-standards-regulations-1992/regulation-3
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