Article 11U.K.Samples
1.For the establishment of the analytical databank, samples of fresh grapes for analysis shall be taken, treated and processed into wine in accordance with the instructions in Annex I.
2.The samples of fresh grapes shall be taken from vineyards situated in a wine-growing area of clearly defined soil type, situation, vine training system, variety, age and cultural practices.
[F1The number of samples to be taken each year for the databank shall be at least:
20 samples in the Czech Republic,
200 samples in Germany,
50 samples in Greece,
200 samples in Spain,
400 samples in France,
400 samples in Italy,
10 samples in Cyprus,
4 samples in Luxembourg,
50 samples in Hungary,
4 samples in Malta,
50 samples in Austria,
50 samples in Portugal,
20 samples in Slovenia,
15 samples in Slovakia,
4 samples in the United Kingdom.]
The selection of samples must take account of the geographical situation of vineyards in the above Member States.
Each year at least 25 % of the samples shall be taken from the same plots as in the previous year.
3.The samples shall be analysed by the methods described in the Annex to Regulation (EEC) No 2676/90 by laboratories designated by the Member States. The designated laboratories must meet the general criteria for the operation of testing laboratories set out in European Standard EN 45001 or ISO/IEC 17025, and in particular must take part in a system of proficiency tests covering methods of isotopic analysis.
4.An analysis report shall be drawn up in accordance with Annex III. A description sheet shall be drawn up for each sample in accordance with Annex II.
5.A copy of the report with the results and interpretation of the analyses along with a copy of the description sheet shall be sent to the JRC.
6.Member States and the JRC shall ensure that:
data in the analytical databank are preserved,
at least one control sample for each of the samples sent to the JRC for analysis is kept for at least three years from the date the sample is taken,
the databank is used only for monitoring the application of Community and national wine legislation or for statistical or scientific purposes,
measures are applied to safeguard the data, in particular against theft and interference,
files are made available, without undue delay or cost, to those to whom they relate so that any inaccuracies can be rectified.