# Commission Decision of 23 February 1998 laying down detailed rules on official sampling for the monitoring of certain substances and residues thereof in live animals and animal products (Text with EEA relevance) (98/179/EC), Division 2.9: Transport and storage

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

Residue control plans shall specify the suitable storage and transport conditions for each analyte/matrix combination to ensure analyte stability and sample integrity. Specific attention must be paid to transport boxes, temperature and delivery times to the responsible laboratory.
In case of any non-compliance with the requirements of the control plan the laboratory shall inform the competent authority without delay.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/1998/179/annex/division/2/division/2.9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-1998-179/annex/division-2/division-2.9
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