Reference laboratory

1

The appropriate authority may appoint a reference laboratory to perform the duties and tasks set out in the Annex.

2

Applicants for authorisation of genetically modified food and feed shall contribute to supporting the costs of the duties and tasks of the reference laboratory.

3

The contributions from applicants shall not exceed the costs incurred in carrying out the validation of detection methods.

4

The appropriate authority may prescribe—

a

measures for implementing this Article and the Annex; and

b

measures designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation and adapting the Annex.