S.L. 437.70 Art. 1Citation, scope and applicability.

(1) The title of these rules is the Animal Health (Production, Processing, Distribution and Introduction of Products for Human Consumption), Rules.

(2) The scope of these rules is to implement the provisions found under European Union Council Directive 2002/99/EC governing the production, processing, distribution and introduction of products of animal origin for human consumption.

(3) These rules shall apply without prejudice to Community or national provisions on the production, processing, distribution and introduction of products of animal origin for human consumption.