The following definitions shall apply for the purposes of this Regulation:

1. 1.

   the definitions laid down in Regulation (EC) No 178/2002;

2. 2.

   the definitions laid down in Regulation (EC) No 852/2004;

3. 3.

   the definitions laid down in Annex I;

   and

4. 4.

   any technical definitions contained in Annexes II and III.

5. 5.

   F1“appropriate authority” means—

   1. (a)

      in relation to England, the Secretary of State;

   2. (b)

      in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;

   3. (c)

      in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers;

6. 6.

   “prescribe” means prescribe by regulations.