CHAPTER VOFFICIAL CONTROLS, REPORTS AND SANCTIONS
SECTION 1Official controls of MRLs
Article 26Official controls
1.
2.
Such controls on pesticide residues shall, in particular, consist of sampling and subsequent analysis of the samples and identification of the pesticides present and their respective residue levels. Such controls shall also be carried out at the point of supply to the consumer.
Article 27Sampling
1.
Each F3competent authority shall take a sufficient number and range of samples to ensure that the results are representative of the market, taking into account the results of previous control programmes. Such sampling shall be carried out as close to the point of supply as is reasonable, to allow for any subsequent enforcement action to be taken.
F42.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Article 28Methods of analysis
F41.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F42.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F53.
All laboratories analysing samples for the official controls on pesticide residues must—
(a)
have regard to any relevant guidance;
(b)
participate in any proficiency tests for pesticides organised by a competent authority.