Division 2.2 Sampling strategy

The residue control plan is aimed at:

1. (a)

   detecting all illegal treatment, as defined in Article 2(b) of Directive 96/23/EC;

2. (b)

   controlling the compliance with the MRLs for residues of veterinary drugs fixed in Annex I and III of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90^f1 and the maximum levels of pesticides fixed in in Annex II of Council Directive 86/363/EEC^f2 or national regulations on environmental contaminants;

3. (c)

   surveying and revealing the reasons for residue in food of animal origin;