# Directive 2001/82/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to veterinary medicinal products, Article 95

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

Member States shall not permit foodstuffs for human consumption to be taken from test animals unless the competent authorities have established an appropriate withdrawal period. The withdrawal period shall either:
(a) be at least as laid down in Article 11(2), including, where appropriate, a safety factor reflecting the nature of the substance being tested; or
(b) if maximum residue limits have been established by the Community in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90, ensure that this maximum limit will not be exceeded in foodstuffs.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2001/82/article/95 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2001-82/article-95
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