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European Union reference centres for the authenticity and integrity of the agri-food chain shall: act impartially as regards the exercise of their tasks as European Union reference centres; possess a high level of scientific and technical expertise in the areas governed by the rules referred to in Article 1(2) and in applied forensic science in those areas, in order to have the ability to carry out or coordinate research at the highest level on the authenticity and integrity of goods and to develop, apply and validate the methods to be used for the detection of violations of the rules referred to in Article 1(2) perpetrated through fraudulent or deceptive practices; have suitably qualified staff with adequate training in the areas referred to in point (b) and the necessary support staff; possess, or have access to, the infrastructure, the equipment and the products necessary to carry out the tasks assigned to them; and ensure that their staff have good knowledge of international standards and practices in the areas referred to in point (b) and that the latest research developments at national, Union and international level in those areas are taken into account in their work.

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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.