Definitions
Article 2
For the purpose of this Decision the definitions in Directive 96/23/EC and in the Annex I to this decision shall apply.
In this Decision—
- “appropriate authority” means—
  1. as regards England, the Secretary of State;
  2. as regards Scotland, the Scottish Ministers;
  3. as regards Wales, the Welsh Ministers;
- “relevant
assimilated
law” means—
  1. as regards England and Scotland, the Animals and Animal Products (Examination for Residues and Maximum Residue Limits) (England and Scotland) Regulations 2015;
  2. as regards Wales, the Animals and Animal Products (Examination for Residues and Maximum Residue Limits) (Wales) Regulations 2019.
Replaced by 2003/181/EC: Commission Decision of 13 March 2003 amending Decision 2002/657/EC as regards the setting of minimum required performance limits (MRPLs) for certain residues in food of animal origin (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2003) 764)
Words in Art. 2 inserted (31.12.2020) by The Veterinary Medicines and Residues (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1461), regs. 1(2)(b), 6(3)
Word in Art. 2 substituted (27.2.2025) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/82), reg. 1(2), Sch. 15 para. 62(2)(b)