Directive 2001/82/EC of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

[F1 Article 95 U.K.

Member States shall not permit foodstuffs for human consumption to be taken from test animals unless the competent authorities have established an appropriate withdrawal period. The withdrawal period shall either:

(a)

be at least as laid down in Article 11(2), including, where appropriate, a safety factor reflecting the nature of the substance being tested; or

(b)

if maximum residue limits have been established by the Community in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90, ensure that this maximum limit will not be exceeded in foodstuffs.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Substituted by Directive 2004/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 amending Directive 2001/82/EC on the Community code relating to veterinary medicinal products.