CHAPTER III

TESTING AND VALIDATION OF METHODS OF ANALYSIS, REPORTING AND GUIDANCE

Guidance
Article 12
1
The reference laboratory may establish detailed guidance for applicants concerning:
a
reference samples;
b
the testing of methods of analysis, including in particular criteria about when such testing may be required;
c
the validation of methods of analysis, including in particular criteria about when such validation may be required;
d
requirements concerning methods of analysis submitted in accordance with paragraph 2.6. of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 429/2008.
2
The reference laboratory shall establish detailed guidance for scientific experts or official laboratories, including criteria for appointing scientific experts or official laboratories.
Substituted by Commission Regulation (EC) No 885/2009 of 25 September 2009 amending Regulation (EC) No 378/2005 as regards reference samples, fees and the laboratories listed in Annex II (Text with EEA relevance).
Inserted by Commission Regulation (EC) No 885/2009 of 25 September 2009 amending Regulation (EC) No 378/2005 as regards reference samples, fees and the laboratories listed in Annex II (Text with EEA relevance).
Words in Art. 12 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Feed (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/654), regs. 1, 74; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Art. 12(2) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2022) by The Food and Feed (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1351), regs. 1(1), 10(7)