# 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, Article 20: Sampling and laboratory methods

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

1. Sampling and laboratory testing for the presence of a TSE shall be carried out using the methods and protocols laid down in Annex X, Chapter C.
2. Where necessary, to ensure the uniform application of this Article, the appropriate authority may by regulations introduce rules relating to the implementation of this Article, including the method to determine the presence of BSE in ovine and caprine animals.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2001/999/article/20 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2001-999/article-20
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