# Commission Regulation (EC) No 1882/2006 of 19 December 2006 laying down methods of sampling and analysis for the official control of the levels of nitrates in certain foodstuffs (Text with EEA relevance), Division 1

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

In the case of sampling of fresh produce, sample preparation shall take place within 24 hours of sampling if possible. If not, the sample shall be kept frozen (up to a maximum of six weeks).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2006/1882/annex/division/C/division/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2006-1882/annex/division-C/division-1
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