Commission Regulation (EU) No 415/2013 of 6 May 2013 laying down additional responsibilities and tasks for the EU reference laboratories for rabies, bovine tuberculosis and bee health, amending Regulation (EC) No 737/2008 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 87/2011 (Text with EEA relevance) (c. 415)

ANNEX III Responsibilities and tasks of the EU reference laboratory for bee health, additional to those laid down in Article 32(2) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004

3. In addition, the EU reference laboratory for bee health shall:

(a)

perform experiments and field trials, in consultation with the Commission, directed towards an improved control of specific bee diseases;

(b)

review at the annual meeting of national reference laboratories the relevant requirements for testing laid down in the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code and Manual of Diagnostic Tests and Vaccines for Terrestrial Animals;

(c)

assist the Commission in reviewing the OIE’s recommendations in the Terrestrial Animal Health Code and Manual of Diagnostic Tests and Vaccines for Terrestrial Animals.