The Contaminants in Food Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005

Preparation and analysis of samples for patulin

(6) Where, pursuant to Article 29(b) or (d) of the Order as read with paragraph (1), an authorised officer has taken a sample of food of the description referred to in sub-paragraph (d) of that paragraph, and he has submitted that sample to be analysed pursuant to Article 30(1)(a) of the Order the person who analyses the sample shall ensure that—

(a) the sample is prepared in accordance with paragraphs 1 to 3 of Annex II to Directive 2003/78/EC;

(b) any analysis of the sample is carried out in accordance with methods of analysis which meet the criteria specified in paragraph 4.3 of Annex II to Directive 2003/78/EC as read with the notes to that paragraph;

(c) any analysis of the sample is carried out by a laboratory which has been designated in accordance with the requirements of Article 12.2 of Regulation 882/2004; and

(d) the reporting of the results of the analysis of that sample—

(i) makes use of the definitions in paragraph 4.1 of Annex II to Directive 2003/78 /EC, and

(ii) is in accordance with paragraph 4.4 of that Annex.