Division 1 DECIDES that Member countries in which testing of chemicals for purposes of assessment related to the protection of health and the environment is being carried out pursuant to principles of good laboratory practice that are consistent with the OECD principles of good laboratory practice as set out in Annex 2 of the Council Decision C(81)30 (final) (‘GLP principles’) shall:

establish national procedures for monitoring compliance with GLP principles, based on laboratory inspections and study audits;

designate an authority or authorities to discharge the functions required by the procedures for monitoring compliance; and

require that the management of test facilities issue a declaration, where applicable, that a study was carried out in accordance with GLP principles and pursuant to any other provisions established by national legislation or administrative procedures dealing with good laboratory practice.