Commission Regulation (EC) No 1505/2006Show full title

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1505/2006 of 11 October 2006 implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 21/2004 as regards the minimum level of checks to be carried out in relation to the identification and registration of ovine and caprine animals (Text with EEA relevance)

Article 4U.K.Manner of checks

1.The competent authority shall in general carry out the checks without advance warning.

However, advance warning of checks may be given where necessary. Where advance warning is given, provided it shall be limited to the strict minimum necessary and as a general rule shall not exceed 48 hours, except in exceptional cases.

2.The checks may be carried out in conjunction with any other inspections provided for in Community legislation.