S.L. 449.18 ст. 9Further checks by the Director.

The Director shall ensure that -

(a) at the time of the import, manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and use of the substances referred to in regulations 3 and 4(a), their possession is restricted to the authorised persons;

(b) checks are carried out by the competent authorities without prior notice with a view to ascertaining facts relating to -

(i) the possession or presence of substances or products prohibited under regulation 3 intended to be administered to animals for the purpose of fattening;

(ii) the illegal treatment of animals;

(iii) failure to observe the withdrawal periods provided for in regulation 7;

(iv) failure to observe the restrictions on the use of substances or products laid down in regulations 5 and 6;

(c) tests are carried out to detect the presence of -

(i) the substances referred to in paragraph (a) in animals, in the drinking water of animals, and in all places where animals are bred or kept;

(ii) residues of the aforementioned substances in live animals, in their excrement and body fluids, and in animal tissues and products; and

(d) where the checks provided for in paragraphs (b) and

(c) reveal -

(i) the presence of substances or products the use or possession of which is prohibited, or the presence of residues of substances the administration of which is classified under the heading of illegal treatment, such substances or products should be confiscated, while any animals treated with such substances or meat therefrom should be placed under official supervision until the requisite penalties have been applied;

(ii) in the case of failure of compliance with the requirements of paragraphs (b)(ii) and (iii), the competent authority should take appropriate measures consistent with the gravity of the infringement.