(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order, which extends to Scotland only, amends the Diseases of Animals (Approved Disinfectants) Order 1978 (“the 1978 Order”). Its effects are to substitute for Schedule 1 to the 1978 Order the Schedule 1 in this Order and to add a Schedule 2 to the 1978 Order (article 2). Schedule 1 provides an updated list of disinfectants approved by the Scottish Ministers. Schedule 2 lists disinfectants which, although no longer approved, can continue to be used as approved disinfectants until 31st August 2003.
The Order also makes consequential amendments and revocations (articles 2 and 3).
This Order was notified in draft to the European Commission in accordance with Directive 98/34/EC (O.J. No. L 204, 21/07/98, p.37) as amended by Directive 98/48/EC (O.J. No. L 217, 05/08/98, p.18).
A Regulatory Impact Assessment has not been prepared in respect of this Order.