Article 2

In each case the Commission shall designate the experts responsible for carrying out on-the-spot checks referred to in Article 1.

The Member States shall be informed 30 days in advance of on-the-spot checks so as to be able to provide the necessary assistance as laid down in Article 5 of Directive 80/1095/EEC and Article 5 (4) of Decision 80/1096/EEC.

In carrying out the checks, the experts appointed shall visit the central or regional authorities responsible for implementing the eradication plans. They may also visit as required, at their own request, any herds, slaughterhouses, knacker's yards, laboratories or other relevant places or premises.