2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1(a), the centre veterinarian may store deep-frozen embryos at the centre if—
(a)such storage is authorised by the Secretary of State;
(b)the embryos meet the requirements of Council Directive 89/556/EEC on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in and importation from third countries of embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species(1);
(c)the centre complies with regulations 13, 14 and 15 of the Bovine Embryo (Collection, Production and Transfer) Regulations 1995(2); and
(d)the embryos are stored in separate storage containers from those containing semen.
O.J. No L 302, 19.10.1989, p.1.
S.I. 1995/2478, amended by S.I. 1996/3124.