Part I of the Regulations contains certain introductory provisions. Part II of the Regulations provides for the enforcement of Article 4 of Regulation 820/97/EC relating to double eartagging of cattle (reg. 3). They specify the form of eartag to be used (reg. 4), prohibit movement from a holding of an animal which is not properly tagged (reg. 5) and make provision for the removal and replacement of eartags (reg. 6). The Regulations also prohibit the alteration of eartags (reg. 7). They provide for tagging in the case of intra-Community trade and imports from third countries (regs. 8 and 9). They contain transitional provisions (reg. 10), place certain duties on market and slaughterhouse operators (regs. 11 and 12) and make provision for changes of eartag numbers (regs. 13). Part III of the Regulations deals with powers of inspectors and penalties. Breach of regulation 16 (obstruction) is punishable by a fine of level 5 on the standard scale or three months imprisonment for obstruction.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · 1998-08-10