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  "legislation_title": "The Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies Regulations 2006",
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  "heading": "Brain stem sampling",
  "text": "(1) The RMOP must show that there are —\n(a) sufficient staff trained and competent in the taking, labelling, packaging and despatch of brain stem samples;\n(b) hygienic facilities for sampling; and\n(c) sampling procedures that do not jeopardise the hygienic production of meat intended for human consumption.\n(2) It must describe how health and safety guidelines designed to minimise the risk of exposure of staff to BSE during brain stem sampling and packaging will be complied with.",
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