# The Animals and Fresh Meat (Examination for Residues) Regulations 1988, Regulation 12: Powers of inspection and sampling


An authorised officer may—
(a) inspect any animal for any mark made under regulation 7(2)(a) or otherwise for the purposes of these Regulations;
(b) take a sample from any animal, its excrement or body fluids and from its tissues or fresh meat;
(c) inspect and take a sample of any substance which he reasonably suspects of being a transmissible substance.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1988/848/regulation/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/animals-and-fresh-meat-examination-for-residues-regulations-1988/regulation-12
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