S.L. 437.102 Art. 16Veterinary experts.

(1) Veterinary experts from the Commission may, in cooperation with the competent authority and competent authorities of third countries, make on-the-spot checks in so far as that is indispensable for ensuring uniform application of these rules.

(2) The country of collection within whose territory a check is being carried out shall give all necessary assistance to the experts in carrying out their duties and shall be informed with the results of the checks.

(3) The country of collection concerned shall take any measures which may prove necessary to take account of the results of such check. Failure by the country of collection to take such measures, may lead the competent authority, after the situation has been examined by the Committee, to have recourse to the provisions of rule 5 and to rule 6(2).

(4) The general provisions for implementing this rule, especially as regards the frequency and method of carrying out the checks referred to in sub-rule (1) shall be laid down in accordance with the procedure set out in the definition "Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health" provided under rule 2(2).