Part 2Designation of competent authorities and the exchange of information amongst them
Designation of local authorities, etc, as competent authorities5
1
The local authority is designated a competent authority in relation to functions of enforcement and execution (other than prosecution) which it exercises under relevant legislation.
2
The food authority is designated a competent authority in relation to functions of enforcement and execution (other than prosecution) which it exercises under relevant legislation.
3
In this regulation, “the local authority” and “the food authority” include a local authority or food authority which exercises its functions referred to in paragraph (1) or (2) as the case may be as an “enforcement authority” under and within the meaning of relevant legislation.