Article 2Definitions

For the purpose of this Decision the definitions in Directive 96/23/EC and in the F1Annex I to this decision shall apply.

F2In this Decision—

“appropriate authority” means—

(a)

as regards England, the Secretary of State;

(b)

as regards Scotland, the Scottish Ministers;

(c)

as regards Wales, the Welsh Ministers;

“relevant F3assimilated law” means—

(a)

as regards England and Scotland, the Animals and Animal Products (Examination for Residues and Maximum Residue Limits) (England and Scotland) Regulations 2015;

(b)

as regards Wales, the Animals and Animal Products (Examination for Residues and Maximum Residue Limits) (Wales) Regulations 2019.