Regulation 144 New paragraph 22A

After paragraph 22 insert—

“Sampling for cross-contamination

22A.

(1)

A feed business operator must ensure that cross-contamination of non-target feeds is as low as is reasonably achievable.

(2)

A feed business operator must analyse samples of non-target feeds in order to determine whether cross-contamination into non-target feed has occurred.

(3)

Where as a result of the process mentioned in sub-paragraph (2) it is determined that a cross-contamination rate has occurred which is 1% or more but less than 3% compared to the authorised maximum content, the feed business operator must make a record of this cross-contamination.

(4)

Where as a result of the process mentioned in sub-paragraph (2) it is determined that a cross-contamination rate has occurred of 3% or more compared to the authorised maximum content, the feed business operator must conduct an investigation in order to discover the cause of the occurrence and make a record of the fact and any conclusions.

(5)

The feed business operator must keep the records under sub-paragraphs (3) and (4) for at least five years.

(6)

Upon request of the Secretary of State, the feed business operator must provide any information in the feed business operator’s possession relating to the matters mentioned in this paragraph.”.