Article 46 Samples taken on animals and goods other than those subject to official controls at border control posts under Section II

inform the operators concerned and, where appropriate, the customs authorities; and

decide whether the animals or goods need to be detained pending the results of the analysis, test or diagnosis carried out, or whether they can be released provided that the traceability of the animals or goods is ensured.

establish the procedures necessary to ensure the traceability of the animals or goods referred to in point (b) of paragraph 1; and

identify the documents that must accompany the animals or goods referred to in paragraph 1 when samples have been taken by the competent authorities.