Consultation on the
proposed Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies Regulations 2008
DEPARTMENT FOR
ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS News Release (104/08) issued by
The Government News Network on 3 April 2008
Information Bulletin
In accordance with our legislative obligations under section 14a
of the Animal Health Act 1981 Defra is inviting comments on the
proposed Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies Regulations 2008.
The proposed new Regulations would update and replace the
existing Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (No.2)
Regulations 2006, which would be revoked. They include changes
that have been made in response to several developments including
reviews of procedure, changes to European legislation, and certain
technical changes.
Comments may be submitted on any aspect of the proposals.
The closing date for responses to this consultation is 26 June 2008.
The consultation package can be viewed online at http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/tseregs-2008/
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