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Division A.3.3 Precautions to be taken

United Kingdom

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In the course of sampling and preparation of the samples, precautions shall be taken to avoid any changes, which would affect:

  • the mycotoxin content, adversely affect the analytical determination or make the aggregate samples unrepresentative;

  • the food safety of the lots to be sampled.

Also, all measures necessary to ensure the safety of the persons taking the samples shall be taken.

Notes on Annex I

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A guidance document for competent authorities for the control of compliance with EU legislation on aflatoxins is available at http://europa.eu.int/comm/food/food/chemicalsafety/contaminants/aflatoxin_guidance_en.pdf. The guidance document provides additional practical information but the information contained in the guidance document is subordinate to the provisions in this Regulation.