EU animal by-products regulation: competent authority authorisations

The EU Animal By-Products Regulation allows member states to derogate from the basic framework of animal by-products controls in specified areas provided certain conditions are met. Some types of derogation are provided for directly in the Animal By-Products (Enforcement) (Scotland) Regulations 2013. Others will be the subject of an authorisation issued by the Scottish Ministers.


D9: authorisation to transport, use and dispose of trade samples and display items

Dated: 24 January 2014

Authorisation D9

The Scottish Ministers for the Scottish Government, acting as the Competent Authority for Scotland in respect of the following EU Regulations:

  • Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009* of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 laying down health rules as regards animal byproducts and derived products not intended for human consumption and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002
  • Commission Regulation (EU) No 142/2011* of 25 February 2011 implementing Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council

Authorisation to transport, use and dispose of trade samples and display items for exhibitions and artistic activities

In accordance with Articles 16(b) and 17 of Regulation (EC) 1069/2009 and Article 12 of Commission Regulation No 142/2011 the Scottish Ministers authorise the transport, use and disposal of category 1, 2 and 3 animal by-products and derived products as trade samples and display items for exhibitions and artistic activities other than those imported from Third countries provided they comply with the conditions of Points 2, 3 and 4 of Section 1 and Section 2 of Chapter I, Annex VI of Commission Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 and the risks to public and animal health are controlled.

This authorisation applies in Scotland.

*Enforced in Scotland by the Animal By-Products (Enforcement) (Scotland) Regulations 2013

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