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PART 4Approved premises and the competent authority

Biogas and composting plants

15.—(1) The provisions of Part I of Schedule 1 to these Regulations apply in a biogas and composting plant used for treating any animal by-products (including catering waste) in addition to the requirements of paragraphs 1 to 11 of Annex VI, Chapter II to the Community Regulation.

(2) In accordance with Article 6(2)(g) of and Annex VI, Chapter II, paragraph 14 to the Community Regulation–

(a)catering waste treated in a biogas or composting plant must be treated either in accordance with Annex VI, Chapter II, paragraphs 12 or 13 of the Community Regulation or in accordance with Part II of Schedule 1 to these Regulations; and

(b)any other animal by-product treated in a biogas or composting plant must be treated in accordance with Annex VI, Chapter II, paragraphs 12 or 13 of the Community Regulation.

(3) Any operator who fails to comply with this regulation is guilty of an offence.