PART IIIdentification devices

Additional tags and identification devices with additional informationI16

1

Subject to the following provisions, a person shall only include on an identification device any information which is—

a

required or authorised by this Order; or

b

authorised by the Department,

and shall not sell or supply to another any such device which does not comply with this paragraph.

2

Notwithstanding paragraphs (1), a person may include on an identification device information prohibited by that paragraph or sell or supply an identification device with such information were—

a

the information is distinct from the identification code on the device; and

b

the identification code remains legible and clearly distinguishable at all times.

3

Nothing in this Order shall prevent a person from applying an additional tag to an animal provided that tag does not contain the letters “UK” or bear a flock number or herd number unless authorised by the Department to do so.