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Division 4.3.6 MEASURES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPERATIONAL CRITERIA OF REGULATION (EC) No 882/2004 (NOT APPLICABLE TO PLANT HEALTH)

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Reference Guidance:Section 3.9Compliance with operational criteria
Section 3.11Documented procedures

Describe the arrangements to ensure the following:

  • impartiality, quality and consistency of official controls

  • staff are free from conflict of interest

  • adequate laboratory capacity

  • sufficient number of suitably qualified & experienced staff

  • adequate facilities & equipment

  • adequate legal powers

  • food & feed business operators cooperate with staff performing official controls

  • documented procedures are available

  • records are maintained