For the purposes of Article 1(1) of Regulation (EC) 813/2003, by way of derogation from Article 6(2)(f) and Article 7 of the Community Regulation, former foodstuffs which have not been mixed with any other animal by-products (other than Category 3 catering waste) may be collected, transported and disposed of or treated in the same way as catering waste.

Where former foodstuffs are mixed with Category 1 or Category 2 material any person in possession or control of the material shall ensure that it is disposed of in accordance with Article 1(2) of Regulation (EC) 813/2003, and any person who fails to do so shall be guilty of an offence.

Where former foodstuffs are sent for disposal in an approved landfill site, any person in possession or control of the material shall comply with Article 1(3) of Regulation (EC) 813/2003 and any person who fails to do so shall be guilty of an offence.

Any person who fails to comply with any instructions given by an inspector under Article 3(3) of Regulation (EC) 813/2003 shall be guilty of an offence.

In this Part, “former foodstuffs” does not include waste from the production of products which are intended to be cooked before they are eaten.