PART 4Approved premises and competent authorities

Biogas and composting plants

15.—(1) The provisions of Part I of Schedule 1 to these Regulations shall apply in a biogas and composting plant used for treating any animal by-products (including catering waste) in addition to the requirements of paragraphs 1 to 11 of Annex VI, Chapter II to the Community Regulation.

(2) In accordance with Article 6(2)(g) and Annex VI, Chapter II, paragraph 14 to the Community Regulation—

(a)catering waste shall be treated in a biogas or composting plant either in accordance with Annex VI, Chapter II, paragraphs 12 or 13 to the Community Regulation or in accordance with Part II of Schedule 1 to these Regulations; and

(b)any other animal by-product treated in a biogas or composting plant shall be treated in accordance with Annex VI, Chapter II, paragraphs 12 or 13 to the Community Regulation.

(3) Any person who fails to comply with any provision of this regulation shall be guilty of an offence.