# Commission Regulation (EC) No 401/2006 of 23 February 2006 laying down the methods of sampling and analysis for the official control of the levels of mycotoxins in foodstuffs (Text with EEA relevance), Division A.3.3: Precautions to be taken

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

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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2006/401/annex/I/division/A/division/A.3/division/A.3.3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2006-401/annex-I/division-A/division-A.3/division-A.3.3
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