# COMMISSION DECISION of 27 October 1997 fixing the levels and frequencies of sampling provided for by Council Directive 96/23/EC for the monitoring of certain substances and residues thereof in certain animal products (Text with EEA relevance) (97/747/EC), Division A: Sampling requirements

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

The sample size will depend on the analytical method used.
The samples must be taken at the processing unit level. It must be possible to trace the animals or their meat back to the farm of origin.
... Some additional samples of drinking water and feedingstuffs may be taken at farm level, for the control of illegal substances.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/1997/747/annex/chapter/3/section/2/division/A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-1997-747/annex/chapter-3/section-2/division-A
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