(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations implement Commission Decision 2001/304 of 11th April 2001 on marking and use of certain animal products in relation to Decision 2001/172/EC concerning certain protection measures with regard to foot-and-mouth disease in the United Kingdom (O.J. No. L 104, 13.4.2001, p.6). They amend the Meat Products (Hygiene) Regulations 1994 and the Fresh Meat (Hygiene and Inspection) Regulations 1995. They introduce a new type of health mark (circular stamp) for marking meat from animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine and porcine species.
A regulatory impact assessment has not been prepared for these Regulations.