This statutory instrument establishes emergency legal prohibitions to prevent the distribution of cattle contaminated with lead in England. The order was issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food under the Food and Environment Protection Act 1985. It provides the regulatory framework for identifying affected livestock and restricting their movement or sale to protect the public food supply from toxic exposure.

This document serves as a primary source for legal researchers and agricultural historians studying UK food safety regulations in the late 20th century. Experts note that it is a highly technical, narrow-scope administrative text intended for regulatory compliance rather than general public information.