PART 1Introduction

Title, application and commencement1

This Order may be cited as the Pigs (Records, Identification and Movement) Order 2011; it applies in England and comes into force on 1st October 2011.

Interpretation2

In this Order—

  • “BPEX” means the division of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board with responsibility for the pig industry in England;

  • “CPH number” means the county parish holding number assigned to a holding by the Secretary of State;

  • “herdmark” means an alphanumeric code issued by the Secretary of State under article 4(2);

  • “holding” means any establishment, construction or, in the case of an open air farm, any place in which pigs are held, kept or handled;

  • “identification mark” means an eartag or tattoo which complies with article 6;

  • “keeper” means any person having care and control of pigs, whether on a temporary or permanent basis, but does not include a person who only transports pigs;

  • “MLCSL” means Meat and Livestock Commercial Services Limited.

Notifications etc3

1

Any notification, licence, or approval issued under this Order must be in writing.

2

Licences and approvals may be subject to conditions and may be suspended, amended or revoked in writing at any time.