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where the checks provided for in points 2 and 3 reveal: the presence of substances or products the use or possession of which is prohibited, or the presence of residues of substances the administering of which comes under the heading of illegal treatment, such substances or products are confiscated, while any animals treated or the meat therefrom is placed under official supervision until the requisite penalties have been applied; failure to comply with the requirements of points 2 (b) and (c), the competent authority takes appropriate measures consistent with the gravity of the infringement.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-06 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.