Division 2.6 Methods of analysis and reference samples

The methods of analysis shall be submitted in the standard layout as recommended by ISO (i.e. ISO 78-2).

According to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 and Regulation (EC) No 378/2005, methods of analysis included in this section shall be evaluated by the F1reference laboratory. The reference laboratory shall submit to the F2Food Safety Authority an evaluation report indicating whether these methods are suitable to be used for official controls of the feed additive that is the object of the application. The reference laboratory evaluation shall focus on the methods specified in sections 2.6.1 and 2.6.2.

If an MRL has been established for the substance object of the application by F3Regulation (EC) No 470/2009, section 2.6.2 will not be subject to evaluation by the reference laboratory. The applicant shall compile section 2.6.2 providing the same method, information and particulars (including relevant updates) for submission F4in accordance with Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/12.

Analytical methods described under 2.6.3 may also be included in the evaluation, if considered necessary by the reference laboratory, the Food Safety Authority or the F5appropriate authority.

In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 378/2005, the applicant shall provide reference samples directly to the reference laboratoryF6, upon request, and replacement samples before the expiration date.

Applicants shall refer to the detailed guidance provided by the reference laboratory in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 378/2005.