Article 60 Recognised methods for the detection of marine biotoxins in live bivalve molluscs

The competent authorities shall use the analytical methods laid down in Annex V to check compliance with the limits laid down in point 2 of Chapter V of Section VII of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 and, where appropriate, to verify compliance by food business operators. Food business operators shall use these methods where appropriate.

In accordance with F1legislation which, immediately before IP completion day, implemented Article 4 of Directive 2010/63/EU, a scientifically satisfactory method or testing strategy, not entailing the use of live animals, shall be used where possible, instead of a procedure as defined in F2legislation which, immediately before IP completion day, implemented Article 3(1) of that Directive.

In accordance with F3legislation which, immediately before IP completion day, implemented Article 4 of Directive 2010/63/EU, elements of replacement, refinement and reduction must be taken into account when biological methods are used.