Paragraph 19 Sampling and analysis
(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 feedingstuffsf1).
(2)
Unless otherwise specified in the marketing authorisation, it is a defence if the active ingredient in the sample is within the following tolerances—
Tolerance table
| Level of active ingredient specified on the label | Tolerance£ |
|---|---|
| ≤50 mg/kg | ±50% |
| >50 mg/kg £ ≤500 mg/kg | ±40% |
| >500 mg/kg ≤5g/kg | ±30% |
| >5g/kg ≤50g/kg | ±20% |
| >50g/kg | ±10% |
Annotations
Footnotes
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OJ No. L102, 15.4.76, p. 1.