S.L. 437.58 Art. 6Sampling levels and frequencies.

(1) The plan must conform to the sampling levels and frequencies laid down in Schedule IV. However, at the request of the Veterinary Services the Commission may, in accordance with the procedure provided for in rule 32, adjust the minimum control requirements laid down in Schedule IV provided that it is clearly established that such adjustments increase the overall effectiveness of the plan in respect of the territory of Malta and in no way reduce its ability to identify residues of, or cases of illegal treatment with, substances listed in Schedule I.

(2) Re-examination of the groups of residues to be checked for in accordance with Schedule II and determination of the sampling levels and frequencies covering the animals and products referred to in rule 3 and not already laid down in Schedule IV shall take place in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 33 of Council Directive 96/23/EC of 29 April 1996 and on the first occasion within a maximum of 18 months of the adoption of these rules. In doing so, account shall be taken of experience gained under existing national measures and information forwarded to the Commission under existing Community requirements making such specific product groups subject to monitoring for residues.