S.L. 437.105 Art. 14On site checks and inspections.

(1) Experts from the Commission may, in so far as is necessary for the uniform application of these rules and in cooperation with the competent authority, make on-site checks. To this end they may, by inspecting a representative percentage of holdings, verify whether the competent authority is monitoring compliance with the provisions of these rules.

(2) When an inspection referred to in sub-rule (1) is being carried out, the competent authority shall give all necessary assistance to the experts in carrying out their duties. The general rules for implementing this rule shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure provided in the definition "Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health" in rule 2(2).