# Commission Decision of 20 November 2008 on guidelines for the purpose of the risk-based animal health surveillance schemes provided for in Council Directive 2006/88/EC (notified under document number C(2008) 6787) (Text with EEA relevance) (2008/896/EC), Division 2.2: SAMPLING AND LABORATORY EXAMINATION

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

The taking of samples for laboratory examination is not necessary in all cases. In determining whether sampling is necessary, the information gained when checking the records of the farm or mollusc farming area and when inspecting the aquaculture animals, as well as other relevant information should be taken into account.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2008/896/annex/division/2/division/2.2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2008-896/annex/division-2/division-2.2
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