Division 2.1.2.3

By way of derogation from points 2.1.2.1 and 2.1.2.2, and if the F1... target has been achieved for at least two consecutive calendar years in the F2constituent territory, the competent authority may replace the routine samplings by sampling:

1. (a)

   at the holding on one occasion at any time during the production cycle and once a year at the hatchery; or

2. (b)

   at the holding on two occasions at any times which are sufficiently distant in time from each other during the production cycle.

However, the competent authority may decide to keep or revert to the sampling laid down in point 2.1.2.1 or 2.1.2.2 in the case of detection of the presence of the relevant Salmonella serotypes in a breeding flock on the holding and/or in any other case deemed appropriate by the competent authority.

A sampling carried out by the competent authority may replace a sampling at the initiative of the food business operator.