# The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2006, Paragraph 17: Sampling and analysis

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) If any enforcement action is taken under this Schedule based on a sample, that sample must have been taken and analysed in accordance with Council Directive 76/371/EEC (establishing Community methods of sampling for the official control of feedingstuffs).
(2) Unless otherwise specified in the marketing authorisation, it is a defence if the active substance in the sample is within the following tolerances—
(a) not exceeding 50 mg/kg of active ingredient: ±50%;
(b) exceeding 50 mg/kg but not exceeding 500 mg/kg: ±40%;
(c) exceeding 500 mg/kg but not exceeding 5g/kg: ±30%;
(d) exceeding 5g/kg but not exceeding 50g/kg: ±20%;
(e) exceeding 50g/kg: ±10%.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2407/schedule/5/paragraph/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/veterinary-medicines-regulations-2006/schedule-5/paragraph-17
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