# Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2001 laying down rules for the prevention, control and eradication of certain transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, Division 2.1

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

The surveillance strategy shall be designed to ensure that samples are representative of the herd of the country or region, and include consideration of demographic factors such as production type and geographic location, and the potential influence of culturally unique husbandry practices. The approach used and the assumptions made shall be fully documented, and the documentation retained for seven years.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2001/999/annex/II/chapter/D/division/2/division/2.1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2001-999/annex-II/chapter-D/division-2/division-2.1
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