Subject matter and scope
Article 1
This Decision provides rules for the analytical methods to be used in the testing of official samples taken pursuant to relevant assimilated law and specifies common criteria for the interpretation of analytical results of official control laboratories for such samples.
This Decision shall not apply to substances for which more specific rules have been laid down in other ... legislation.
Words in Art. 1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Veterinary Medicines and Residues (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1461), regs. 1(2)(b), 6(2)(a)
Word in Art. 1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Veterinary Medicines and Residues (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1461), regs. 1(2)(b), 6(2)(b)
Word in Art. 1 substituted (27.2.2025) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/82), reg. 1(2), Sch. 15 para. 62(2)(a)