CHAPTER VU.K.OFFICIAL CONTROLS, REPORTS AND SANCTIONS

SECTION 1U.K.Official controls of MRLs

Article 26U.K.Official controls

1.[F1Each competent authority] shall carry out official controls on pesticide residues in order to enforce compliance with this Regulation, in accordance with the relevant provisions of [F2assimilated] law relating to official controls for food and feed.

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.

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Article 27U.K.Sampling

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.

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Article 28U.K.Methods of analysis

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[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.]

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