PART 2AUTHORISATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Authorisation conditions for processing establishments7

1

The competent authority may grant an authorisation to a processing establishment, subject to such conditions as it considers appropriate, where it is satisfied that the operation of the establishment will not lead to an unacceptable risk of spreading of disease.

2

It is a condition of an authorisation that the operator must–

a

keep a record, in such form and manner as the competent authority may specify, of the movement of any aquaculture animal or any aquaculture animal product into or out of the premises of the establishment;

b

follow good biosecurity practice; and

c

have a system in place which will enable the operator to demonstrate to the competent authority that the requirements of subparagraphs (a) and (b) are being met.