Regulation 3 Functions of the Secretary of State

the verification of compliance with the principles of good laboratory practice within the United Kingdom,

the inspection of laboratories within the United Kingdom and the audit of studies carried out by laboratories to assess compliance with the principles of good laboratory practice, and

any other functions of the United Kingdom’s good laboratory practice monitoring authority arising out of or related to any Community obligation or the United Kingdom’s enjoyment of rights deriving from the Community’s cooperation with the OECD under or by virtue of the Treaties; and