26.—(1) The use of animal by-products for diagnostic, educational or research purposes is permitted if it is in accordance with an authorisation.
(2) The use of animal by-products for taxidermy is permitted if–
(a)it is in accordance with an approval of the Scottish Ministers; and
(b)it is in an approved technical plant.
(3) The feeding of animal by-products specified in Article 23(2)(b) of the Community Regulation to–
(a)zoo animals;
(b)circus animals;
(c)reptiles and birds of prey other than zoo or circus animals;
(d)fur animals;
(e)wild animals the meat of which is not destined for human consumption;
(f)dogs from recognised kennels or recognised packs of hounds; or
(g)maggots for fishing bait,
is permitted if it is in accordance with an authorisation.
(4) The Scottish Ministers shall maintain a register of premises used for the feeding of such animal by-products to zoo or circus animals, dogs from recognised kennels or recognised packs of hounds and maggots for fishing bait.
(5) The register specified in the previous paragraph shall contain the following information:–
(a)the name of the operator;
(b)the address of the premises; and
(c)the business carried on at the premises.
(6) Any person who uses animal by-products for any of the purposes in this regulation other than in accordance with an authorisation shall be guilty of an offence.