# Commission Regulation (EC) No 378/2005 of 4 March 2005 on detailed rules for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the duties and tasks of the Community Reference Laboratory concerning applications for authorisations of feed additives (Text with EEA relevance), Article 12: Guidance

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

1. The reference laboratory may establish detailed guidance for applicants concerning:
(a) reference samples;
(b) the testing of methods of analysis, including in particular criteria about when such testing may be required;
(c) the validation of methods of analysis, including in particular criteria about when such validation may be required;
(d) requirements concerning methods of analysis submitted in accordance with paragraph 2.6. of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 429/2008.
2. The reference laboratory shall establish detailed guidance for scientific experts or official laboratories, including criteria for appointing scientific experts or official laboratories.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2005/378/article/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2005-378/article-12
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