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Paragraph 9

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Wherever the standard M in table B of paragraph 3 above is exceeded in the case of cheese made from raw milk, thermised milk or soft cheese, testing shall be carried out for—

(a)

the possible presence of strains of enterotoxigenic Staphylococcus aureus or Escherichia coli that are presumed to be pathogenic; and

(b)

if necessary the possible presence of staphylococcal toxins in such products,

by a method determined in accordance with Article 31 of Council Directive 92/46, as specified in paragraph 2 of Chapter II of Annex C to that Directive.