Division B Sampling level and frequency

The number of samples to be taken each year must be at least equal to 1 per 1 000 tonnes of the annual production of consumption eggs, with a minimum of 200 samples. The breakdown of samples may be decided by F1the competent authority of the relevant constituent territory of Great Britain according to the structure of its industry, particularly as regards levels of integration within it.

At least 30 % of samples must be collected from packing centres which represent the most significant proportion of eggs supplied for human consumption.

The following breakdown must be respected:

• 70 % of the samples must be tested for at least one compound from each following group: groups A 6, B 1 and B 2 (b) mentioned in Annex II to Directive 96/23/EC.

• 30 % of the samples must be allocated according to the situation in the F2relevant constituent territory of Great Britain, but must include some analyses for substances in Group B 3 (a) of Annex I.