CHAPTER I

Different control methods and techniques, such as inspection, verification, screening, targeted screening, sampling, and laboratory analysis, testing and diagnosis Control procedures The rules referred to in Article 1(2) Assessment of non-compliance with the rules referred to in Article 1(2) The hazards in the production, processing and distribution of animals and goods The different stages of production, processing and distribution, and the possible risks to human health, and where appropriate to the health of animals and plants, to the welfare of animals, to the environment The evaluation of the application of HACCP procedures and of good agricultural practices Management systems such as quality assurance programmes that the operators manage and their assessment in so far as these are relevant for the requirements set out in the rules referred to in Article 1(2) Official certification systems Contingency arrangements for emergencies, including communication between Member States and the Commission Legal proceedings and implications of official controls Examination of written, documentary material and other records, including those related to inter-laboratory comparative testing, accreditation and risk assessment, which may be relevant to the assessment of compliance with the rules referred to in Article 1(2); this may include financial and commercial aspects Control procedures and requirements for entry into the Union of animals and goods arriving from third countries Any other area necessary to ensure that official controls are performed in accordance with this Regulation

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-02 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.