S.L. 427.56 Art. 6Recognition of Good Laboratory Practice compliance status in other States.

(1) Without prejudice to subregulation (2), the competent authority shall accept the results of laboratory inspections and study audits on Good Laboratory Practice compliance carried out by Member States of the European Community.

(2) Where the competent authority has sufficient reason to believe that a laboratory in another Member State claiming Good Laboratory Practice compliance has not carried out a test according to Good Laboratory Practice, it may request further information from the competent authority of that Member State prior to taking a decision on whether to accept the test results. Contents Section I

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