Article 18

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The competent F2authority must inform the national reference laboratory without delay about the results of the checks referred to in Articles F315 and 16, carried out by them or under their responsibility.

F1By 30 June each year, the national reference F4laboratory must notify the relevant authority of the results of checks mentioned in the first subparagraph. F5...

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The F6relevant authority shall adopt the practical measures for the checks provided for in Articles F715 and 16 at all stages of marketing, including checks on imports from third countries at the time of customs clearance in accordance with Annexes VI and VII. F8...