ANNEX IIResponsibilities and tasks of the EU reference laboratory for bovine tuberculosis, additional to those laid down in Article 32(2) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004

3.In addition, the EU reference laboratory for bovine tuberculosis shall perform research activities and, whenever possible, coordinate research activities directed towards the improved control and eradication of bovine tuberculosis, in particular by:

  1. (a)

    carrying out or collaborating with national reference laboratories in carrying out test validation trials;

  2. (b)

    providing scientific advice to the Commission and collecting information and reports associated with the activities of the EU reference laboratory.