General powers
5.—(1) An inspector shall have the following powers for the purposes of sampling required by the Commission Decision –
(a)to make enquiries of any person and request him to provide any information and documentation, including records, that appear to him to be, or likely to be, relevant;
(b)to examine, retain or copy any records including computerised records that appear to him to be, or likely to be, relevant;
(c)to take with him such vehicles and equipment as he considers necessary;
(d)to be accompanied by such other persons as he considers necessary; and
(e)to require the occupier or person in charge of those premises or any employee or agent of that occupier or person in charge of those premises to provide to him such assistance, co-operation, information and documentation including records, computerised or otherwise, that he considers necessary.
(2) An inspector, for the purpose of sampling required by the Commission Decision, may also take and retain samples of faecal and environmental material, in accordance with the Technical Specifications, as well as take all other samples that he considers necessary.