Sampling and other checks and examinations
19.—(1) An inspector shall have power to carry out all checks and examinations necessary for the enforcement of these Regulations.
(2) An inspector may–
(a)take samples (and, if necessary, send the samples for laboratory testing) from any protein, feed or feedingstuff;
(b)examine any record (including any record held in electronic form) believed by that inspector to be relevant to any checks and examinations under these Regulations;
(c)seize, detain and require the production of any record which that inspector has reason to believe may be required as evidence in proceedings under any of the provisions of these Regulations;
(d)be accompanied by such other person as that inspector considers necessary to carry out any checks and examinations under these Regulations;
(e)inspect any production, storage, transport or other operation carried out under these Regulations and anything used for the marking and identification of protein, feed or feedingstuff; and
(f)be accompanied by a representative of the Commission acting for any purposes of the Commission related to these Regulations.