Annex I

The national reference laboratories for avian diseases designated in accordance with Article 4 shall be responsible in each Member State for coordinating the diagnostic methods provided for in this Directive. To this end:

1. (a)

   they may supply approved laboratories with the reagents needed for diagnostic testing;

2. (b)

   they shall monitor the quality of reagents used by the laboratories approved for the purpose of carrying out the diagnostic tests provided for in this Directive;

3. (c)

   they shall organise periodic comparative tests.